6.—(1) A benefit known as universal credit is payable in accordance with this Part.
(2) Universal credit may, subject as follows, be awarded to—
(a)an individual who is not a member of a couple (a “single person”), or
(b)members of a couple jointly.
(3) An award of universal credit is, subject as follows, calculated by reference to—
(a)a standard allowance,
(b)an amount for responsibility for children or young persons,
(c)an amount for housing, and
(d)amounts for other particular needs or circumstances.
Commencement Information
I1Art. 6 in operation at 27.9.2017 for specified purposes by S.R. 2017/190, art. 4(3)-(6), Sch. 1 (with art. 5)
I2Art. 6 in operation at 15.11.2017 and 13.12.2017 for specified purposes by S.R. 2017/216, art. 3 (with art. 6) (as amended (15.1.2018) by S.R. 2018/1, art. 7)
I3Art. 6 in operation at 17.1.2018 and further specified dates for specified purposes by S.R. 2018/1, art. 3 (with art. 6)
I4Art. 6 in operation at 16.5.2018 and further specified dates for specified purposes by S.R. 2018/97, art. 3 (with art. 6)