Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 46876

Universal Credit: Chronic Illnesses

Tabled: 22 April 2025

Answered: 29 April 2025

Question

Ian Byrne

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working Green Paper, published on 18 March 2025, what the value will be of the additional premium in Universal Credi

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms

As set out in the Green Paper, we will ensure that those with the most severe, life-long health conditions, who will never be able to work will see their incomes protected. We will also ensure this group face no future reassessment. We will set this out i...

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