💨 Abstract

In February, 116,015 Universal Credit claimants in the UK had their payments reduced or stopped due to sanctions, up from 109,755 in January. Sanctions are applied when claimants fail to meet the conditions of their Claimant Commitment, such as job hunting or attending appointments. The penalties range from a 40% reduction to a full stop of the standard allowance, depending on the circumstances.

Courtesy: www.thesun.co.uk