A claim may be made for universal credit by—
a single person, or
members of a couple jointly.
Regulations may specify circumstances in which a member of a couple may make a claim as a single person.
Section 2: Claims
Welfare Reform Act 2012 · 2012 c. 5View on legislation.gov.uk
Part 1: Universal credit — CHAPTER 1: Entitlement and awards
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