Extend universal credit payments to cover 53 week rent years

Background

The Department for Work and Pensions calculates universal credit payments based on a 52-week year. Some years where there are 53 weeks, if you receive universal credit for housing, you may need to pay for the extra week of rent yourself.

Additional details

The 2024-25 financial year has 53 rent weeks and universal credit claimants will receive only 52 weeks' worth of housing costs. We think this may leave some people in arrears.

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