Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Move to Universal Credit – Delivery Update

21 May 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

  • Government will notify Employment and Support Allowance customers to begin transitioning to Universal Credit in September 2024.
  • Transition for Employment and Support Allowance recipients is set to be completed by December 2025.
  • Department pledges to ensure no eligible customer receives less support under Universal Credit than under legacy benefits.

Issue summary

This statement provides an update on the progress of moving people from legacy benefits to Universal Credit and announces plans to accelerate the transition for Employment and Support Allowance recipients.

Action requested

The government will build upon its existing delivery approach, informed by detailed planning and stakeholder engagement, with a goal to begin notifying Employment and Support Allowance customers in September 2024 and complete the move by December 2025. The department is committed to ensuring no eligible customer receives less support than under legacy benefits at transition.

Key facts

  • Universal Credit supports over 6 million people.
  • As of March 2024, over 540,000 households received Migration Notices.
  • By December 2025, all Employment and Support Allowance customers are expected to move to Universal Credit.
  • Half of Employment and Support Allowance customers will receive at least £100 more per month on Universal Credit.
  • The Department has developed an 'Enhanced Support' journey for those requiring additional assistance.
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