State support and coronavirus - a trade union guide (June 2020)

Chapter 4

Elements which reduce the Universal Credit you receive

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The sections above set out the various elements – the standard allowance, additions for children, housing costs and so on – which produce the maximum amount a household can receive from Universal Credit. However, you will probably not receive this maximum amount if you have other income.


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