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Universal Credit, Working Claimants and the Government’s Cost of Living Support

This policy brief explores whether the Government’s £650 Cost of Living Payment is reaching low-income working families.


Policy Brief


Based on interviews with a sample of 40 working claimants on Universal Credit, this policy brief by Dr Rita Griffiths explores whether the Government’s £650 Cost of Living Payment, paid in two lump sum instalments in July and November 2022, together with other government support for the cost of living, is reaching the pockets of low-income working families.

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