PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Reform Universal Credit policies that disadvantage working claimants
Review and reform Universal Credit rules that stop working claimants from getting budgeting loans or advances when their income drops due to illness or hardship. Ensure fair access to help for those who have worked and paid into the system.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 6/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 6/100,000
Background
The current Universal Credit policy discriminates against working people who have contributed through taxes and National Insurance. Those earning over £2,600 in six months are refused help, even when their income falls sharply. This punishes workers who rely on UC as a safety net when they need it most. Meanwhile, claimants who have not worked can access these payments more easily.