Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Changes to Universal Credit Administrative Earnings Threshold Level

15 April 2024 · Department for Work and Pensions

Proposed by Jo Churchill Con Bury St Edmunds

Benefits & Welfare

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At a glance

Key points

  • Changes to the Administrative Earnings Threshold level within the Universal Credit system are addressed.
  • The Government plans to amend Regulation 99 (6) of the Universal Credit Regulations 2013 in the coming weeks.
  • Individuals affected will be contacted through their Universal Credit journal and Work Coaches will provide support.

Issue summary

The statement addresses changes to the Administrative Earnings Threshold level within the Universal Credit system.

Action requested

The Government intends to lay regulations to amend Regulation 99 (6) of the Universal Credit Regulations 2013 in the coming weeks, raising the Administrative Earnings Threshold level further as committed to in the Spring Budget last year. Individuals will be contacted through their Universal Credit journal and Work Coaches will support them with new Claimant Commitments.

Key facts

  • The Government has increased the Administrative Earnings Threshold on 26 September 2022 and 30 January 2023.
  • Individuals have received one-to-one support from DWP Work Coaches to access opportunities and increase their earnings.
  • Regulations will amend Regulation 99 (6) of the Universal Credit Regulations 2013 in the coming weeks.
  • The Department for Communities in Northern Ireland is aware of the upcoming Administrative Earnings Threshold increase in Great Britain.
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