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Starting April 2026, the UK will halve the health-related Universal Credit payment, sparking concerns over poverty.
Starting April 6, 2026, the UK’s Department for Work and Pensions will cut the health-related component of Universal Credit in half for most claimants, reducing it from £423.27 to £217.26 monthly, while increasing the standard allowance above inflation.
The change, mandated by the Universal Credit Act passed in September 2025, aims to reduce perceived work disincentives but has drawn criticism from disability advocates and a cross-party parliamentary committee, which warns it could push tens of thousands into poverty by 2030.
The DWP maintains the reform is necessary for long-term system sustainability, despite concerns over inadequate support measures.
A partir de abril de 2026, el Reino Unido reducirá a la mitad el pago de Crédito Universal relacionado con la salud, lo que generará preocupaciones sobre la pobreza.