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Housing Benefit Rules Change to Help Working-Age Claimants

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 6
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What happened

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New Housing Benefit rules came into force on October 5, 2026, affecting over 325,000 working-age claimants in supported housing and temporary accommodation. The change removes a benefits 'cliff edge,' which previously meant that taking on extra hours could result in Housing Benefit being cut faster than earnings increased. The new calculation method brings Housing Benefit more closely in line with Universal Credit.

From lancashiretelegraph.co.uk

Why it matters

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The change is designed to remove a financial barrier to work for claimants. The Government states that the modification will help claimants, including nearly 50,000 young people, retain more of their earnings when increasing their working hours.

Andy Burnham is proposing a major overhaul of the welfare system, amidst the political context of succeeding Keir Starmer.

From lancashiretelegraph.co.uk

Who's involved

  • Andy BurnhamAdvocated for a major overhaul of the benefits system.
  • Department for Work and PensionsResponsible for the operational execution of the new benefits rules and claimant assessments.
  • Universal CreditThe British social security payment system whose calculation methods are being aligned with Housing Benefit.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Universal CreditSpeculative

    Universal Credit might see changes in how its calculation methods are applied in relation to Housing Benefit.

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