Lower universal credit earnings threshold (the AET) for single parents
Many single parents are struggling to find more hours or new jobs that work around school holidays, resulting in pressure from the job centre with weekly phone calls / meetings. It is difficult to find holiday clubs for over 5’s in many areas which adds more pressure on the parent.
Pat McFadden
Work & Pensions Secretary
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Change Universal Credit so second parent earnings don't affect family’s payment
Universal credit increase for SEN and twins or other multiples of children
Include Child Maintenance as Income in Universal Credit and Means-Tested Benefit
Equalise maternity allowance with statutory pay & don’t reduce Universal Credit
Equalise the child benefit with UC child element & expand eligibility
Lower universal credit earnings threshold (the AET) for single parents
Many single parents are struggling to find more hours or new jobs that work around school holidays, resulting in pressure from the job centre with weekly phone calls / meetings. It is difficult to find holiday clubs for over 5’s in many areas which adds more pressure on the parent.
Similar motions
Change Universal Credit so second parent earnings don't affect family’s payment
Universal credit increase for SEN and twins or other multiples of children
Include Child Maintenance as Income in Universal Credit and Means-Tested Benefit
Equalise maternity allowance with statutory pay & don’t reduce Universal Credit
Equalise the child benefit with UC child element & expand eligibility