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UK's Universal Credit Bill Boosts Support for 4 Million

7/10/2025

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The UK Parliament's Universal Credit Bill promises to uplift nearly four million households with an annual boost of £725, the largest increase in out-of-work support since 1980. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall emphasizes that these reforms will empower individuals with health conditions to work without the anxiety of reassessment, fostering fairness and reducing dependency.

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The UK Parliament's Universal Credit Bill promises to uplift nearly four million households with an annual boost of £725, the largest increase in out-of-work support since 1980. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall emphasizes that these reforms will empower individuals with health conditions to work without the anxiety of reassessment, fostering fairness and reducing dependency.