Section 9: Standard allowance

Welfare Reform Act 2012 · 2012 c. 5View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 1: Universal credit — CHAPTER 1: Entitlement and awards

The calculation of an award of universal credit is to include an amount by way of an allowance for—

a single claimant, or
joint claimants.

Regulations are to specify the amount to be included under subsection (1).

Regulations may provide for exceptions to subsection (1).

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