Hi,
Saw the news about Universal Credit increase in April. Is this only for Universal Credit or other benefits as well (carer allowance & DLA)
Thanks.
Janet
Inflation rate for most of the benefits making up Universal Credit.
( Common misconception … UC is NOT a benefit … merely the name for a collection of benefits / allowances. )
A whopping 1.8% … still leaving most WORSE off when compared with 2014 … by 10% or so.
( Housing Benefit ? Deserves a whole new thread to explain that one !!!
https://www.carersuk.org/forum/support-and-advice/carer-disability-benefits/carers-claiming-benefits-just-how-secure-is-that-roof-over-your-head-housing-allowance-council-tax-problems-34469?hilit=roof )
An election ploy … a few beans as opposed to a whole can ???
According to a politician on TV this morning the period of “austerity” is now over, and working age benefits will soon be increased.
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the period of “austerity” is now over.
Not in our lifetimes , BB … probably not for our children either.
The crisis in both social and rented housing will ensure the continuation of austerity for decades to come.
I heard this one a long, long time ago.
Q. How do you know when a politician is lying?
A. His lips are moving!
I rest my case.
Couldn’t agree more , BB.
Hilarious!
Trouble is … toss a coin … one of the two will be the next p.m.