Third-party deductions – which see Universal Credit
claimants have money they owe taken directly from their monthly benefit awards
– have been halted until 10 May. The move is intended to help streamline the
Universal Credit system amid huge demand arising from the impacts of the
coronavirus crisis. Deductions for rent arrears, service charge arrears and
council tax arrears will not be taken during the pause. Claims in which rent is
paid directly to landlords through Alternative Payment Arrangements are not
affected by the change. Read more on Inside Housing.
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Wajid Khan tells House of Lords remediation work is yet to start on half of
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