Thousands of people could be at risk of losing their Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits, due to an upcoming Universal Credit change.
A new rule starting on January 30 will mean that some claimants will have to work more hours to continue receiving their full benefit payment, reports Wales Online. The policy, which is known as the administration earnings threshold (AET), determines which work group Universal Credit claimants are placed in.
The AET also influences if the claimant is required to look for more work. Those in the 'light touch' group do not have to look for work in order to continue receiving their benefits.
