Universal Credit is a government-funded benefit in the UK, paid in monthly or twice-monthly instalments to assist with living costs, with amounts ranging between £300 and £600, and potentially up to £800 – £900 or more per month when combined with other benefits. The benefit is available to those who are in work, on a low income, or out of work, with the amount received depending on factors such as income, work hours, and family status.
The benefits, funded by National Insurance (a tax paid by most UK workers to qualify for certain benefits and the State Pension), are paid out by the Department for Work and Pensions (“DWP”). DWP is responsible for the overall policy and administration including setting the rules, rates, and eligibility criteria for the benefit.
Public funds, including Universal Credit, are restricted for people with a “no recourse to public funds” condition on their visa, which can apply to those with permission to enter or stay in the UK, including those with spousal visas. Exceptions to this condition exist for certain benefits, and some people, such as British or Irish citizens, EU settled status holders and refugees, are generally eligible for benefits
Asylum support, including housing and money, can be provided to people and families while their refugee status is being determined, and once granted refugee status, they can apply for benefits and arrange housing....<<<Read More>>>...
