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The Department for Work and Pensions has announced a Universal Credit law change "effective April 6, 2026." The DWP says a lower health element for Universal Credit will kick in from that date forwards.

The DWP spoke out in response to recommendations over its new Universal Credit Bill. The recommendation said: "We recommend that the Government consider implementing further increases to the standard allowance over the life of the Parliament, in addition to those provided for in the Universal Credit Bill.

"We also call on the Government to delay the reduction in UC health until it has carried out an independent and comprehensive assessment of the impact the change could have on disabled people."

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