Universal Credit (Standard Allowance Entitlement of Care Leavers) Bill [HL]
In progressCurrently at: 1st reading in the Commons.
Originated in LordsCurrently in CommonsUpdated 6 May 2026
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Long title
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.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Lords
10 September 2024 – 10 September 2024
- 2nd reading· Lords
17 January 2025 – 17 January 2025
- Committee stage· Lords
5 March 2025 – 5 March 2025
- 3rd reading· Lords
14 March 2025 – 14 March 2025
- 1st reading· Commons
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 3763.