People who receive Universal Credit could be at risk of losing their monthly benefit due to a rule change coming into force in January.
Claimants working part-time may have to start looking for more or better paid work if they want to continue receiving the money. Currently, people working 12 or less hours a week at the national minimum wage must actively look for extra hours or better paid work to continue to be eligible for Universal Credit. They must also meet regularly with a work coach.
However, a new rule set to come into force on January 30, will increase this to 15 hours or less at minimum wage, meaning an estimated 120,000 people will have to earn more to be exempt. If they do not meet the requirements they could lose their Universal Credit payments.
