The administrative threshold allows a client to reduce some of the conditionality around Universal Credit.
The minimum wage rise in April has meant a rise in the earnings thresholds for someone who has to be available for 35 hours per week. The government has issued guidance explaining it is now £743 for single claimants and £1,189 for couples.
The number of hours for the administration threshold has been rising over the years.
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Pre 26/9/2022 |
26/9/2022 |
Jan. 2023 |
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single |
£355(8.6 hours pw xNMW) |
£494(12 hours pw xNMW) |
15 hours pw xNMW) |
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couple |
£567(13.7 hours pw xNMW) |
£782 (19 hours pw xNMW) |
24 hours pw xNMW) |