The UK DWP offers hardship payments to Universal Credit recipients facing sanctions, with repayment relief for some.

The UK Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) provides hardship payments to Universal Credit recipients facing reduced benefits due to sanctions or fraud penalties. These emergency loans help cover essential expenses but must be repaid. A compensation scheme has been established for those wrongly required to repay these loans, with applications due by May 4, 2025. Individuals must demonstrate financial hardship or health impacts related to repayment.

November 09, 2024
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