C1C2C3C4C5PART 2Universal credit
Pt. 2 modified (1.1.2021) by The Social Security (Norway) Order (Northern Ireland) 2020 (S.R. 2020/357), arts. 1(2), 2, Sch.
Pt. 2 modified (coming into force in accordance with art. 1 of the amending Rule) by The Social Security (Switzerland) Order (Northern Ireland) 2021 (S.R. 2021/277), arts. 1(2), 2(2)(g), Sch.
Pts. 2, 5 modified (coming into operation in accordance with art. 1(1) of the amending S.R.) by The Social Security (Iceland) (Liechtenstein) (Norway) Order (Northern Ireland) 2023 (S.R. 2023/181), arts. 1(1), 2, Sch.
Pt. 2 modified (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(3) of the amending Rule) by The Social Security (Gibraltar) Order (Northern Ireland) 2024 (S.R. 2024/21), art. 2(2)(g)
CHAPTER 1Entitlement and awards
Introductory
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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.
Pt. 2 modified (coming into operation in accordance with art. 1 of the amending Rule) by The Social Security (Ireland) Order (Northern Ireland) 2019 (S.R. 2019/77), art. 2; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)