This bill increases Universal Credit payments for care leavers aged 16-24 to match the higher rate paid to those aged 25+, recognising their particular vulnerability after leaving state care.
A Bill to equalise the amount of the standard allowance included in an award of universal credit to which a claimant who has left care is entitled with the amount of that allowance to which a claimant aged 25 or over is entitled; and for connected purposes.
Status: In Progress
Current House: Commons
Stage: 3rd reading
Sponsored by: The Lord Bishop of Manchester
Introduced: 2024-09-10