Government Confirms Trial To Limit UC Impact

A government trial that protects social landlords’ rent accounts against the impact of Universal Credit is to be piloted by 20 councils and housing associations. In its first public statement on the scheme, the DWP said it would run the ‘trusted partner pilot’ to help “vulnerable tenants who may struggle” with the government’s flagship welfare reform. Landlords including First Choice Homes Oldham have been testing the scheme in the north west of England. The new announcement expands the government’s trial to beyond the north west and into other parts of England, Scotland and Wales. For an opportunity to take part in the pilot, read more on the NHF website.