Caselaw summaries

Universal credit (UC) - ‘substantial risk’ – need to be accompanied – whether third-party support actually available – risk travelling to and from and attending the job centre

Universal credit (UC) - late paid wages – earnings in assessment period in which they are received – returned deposit is not earning

Universal credit childcare costs – proof of payment requirement unlawful

Right to reside – pre-settled status – exclusion as valid right to reside for benefit unlawful

Universal credit (UC) - backdating – following loss of housing benefit (HB) after move to new local authority

Sanctions – universal credit

Universal credit (UC) – conversion of weekly to monthly amounts not unlawful

Universal credit (UC) - capital disregard – money from sale of home earmarked for purchase of a new home

Universal credit – benefit cap where paid four-weekly – earned income rules irrational

Work-related activity and ‘substantial risk’ – relevant employment and support allowance (ESA) caselaw also applies to universal credit (UC) – need for adequate evidence of work-related activity