The £20 per week increase to Universal Credit
‘A lot to lose’ draws together data and testimony from housing association tenants across Wales, and shows that the £20 per week that was added to Universal Credit during the Covid-19 pandemic has been transformational for many households.
The report reveals that the £20 per week that was added to Universal Credit during the Covid-19 pandemic has been transformational for many housing association tenants in Wales. It has helped them to pay for essentials like food and utility bills at a time of increased financial pressure.
CHC is urging the Department for Work and Pensions not to cut this vital £20 per week. We are also calling on them to urgently communicate the specific timing of any changes to Universal Claimants to claimants. CHC is working with member housing associations to raise awareness of the planned changes among affected tenants.