PETITIONOpenPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Review Universal Credit rules for self-employed parents and fair reform
Launch a review into Universal Credit for self-employed people, focusing on fair reforms. This includes making the Minimum Income Floor more flexible and aligned with real earnings, extending the start-up period, and recognising essential unpaid work, especially for single parents.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 51/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 51/100,000
Background
Many self-employed parents are disadvantaged under current rules. The Minimum Income Floor often fails to reflect fluctuating income or the true hours worked, while vital unpaid tasks like administration, marketing, and client development are overlooked. The 12-month start-up period can be too short, particularly for those balancing childcare. A full review should identify practical improvements to create a fairer, more realistic system that supports sustainable self-employment.