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New regulations are now in effect which could see more than 120,000 working people claiming Universal Credit across Great Britain receive a job support boost from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

From the end of this month, an increase to the Administrative Earnings Threshold (AET) will mean more Universal Credit claimants will be moved from the ‘Light Touch’ group to the ‘Intensive Work Search’ group.

The earnings threshold determines which group a Universal Credit claimant is placed in, this in turn impacts the level of support they receive to find work and develop a career, and the types of activities they must undertake, such as searching for opportunities to take up more or better paid work or researching new career options.

DWP said the change will help more people get better-paid work and boost their long-term prospects. Combined with a previous increase in September, this will mean around 250,000 more people will have been moved into ‘Intensive Work Search’.DWP said new claimant commitments will be tailored to individual circumstances and will consider caring responsibilities and any health conditions.Commenting on the threshold change, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Mel Stride MP said: “A hallmark of a compassionate society is giving those on low incomes the tools to progress and earn more.

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