Universal Credit (Application, Advice and Assistance) Bill

Key Points

• Reforms to the Universal Credit application process to make it more straightforward and user-friendly, with potential use of digital tools.
• New or clarified duties for providing advice and assistance to claimants during the application and ongoing claim.
• Rules about how Universal Credit payments are arranged and delivered to claimants.
• Incorporates connected provisions to support claimants within the policy areas of technology and welfare.
• Originating in the House of Commons and currently at the Second Reading in the Commons.

Progress

The bill is at the Second Reading in the House of Commons. If it passes this stage, it will move on to Committee stage for detailed examination, followed by Further readings before moving to the Lords.