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UC backdater – updater
Martin Williams reviews the test for obtaining backdating of a universal credit (UC) claim and considers a recent judgment of the Upper Tribunal on backdating UC.
What’s relevant? LCWRA and the ‘relevant period’ in UC
In universal credit (UC) the ‘relevant period’ and the limited capability for work-related activity (LCWRA) element, continue to prompt questions. Sabrina Dubash analyses the rules and explores the effective start date of the relevant period.
‘You’re unbelievable!’ Tribunals and claimants
Simon Osborne looks at a tribunal’s powers to find that a claimant’s evidence is not credible and use that in the decision.
Budgeting advances
The rising cost of living could mean that more universal credit (UC) claimants apply for budgeting advances in the coming months. Carri Swann answers some frequently asked questions.
Cost of living payments – what now, what next?
Additional ‘cost of living’ payments for certain benefit claimants have now commenced. Simon Osborne updates and looks ahead.