Bill · started in the Lords

Universal Credit (Standard Allowance Entitlement of Care Leavers) Bill [HL]

A Bill to equalise the amount of the standard allowance included in an award of universal credit to which a claimant who has left care is entitled with the amount of that allowance to which a claimant aged 25 or over is entitled; and for connected purposes.

The story so farThe Universal Credit (Standard Allowance Entitlement of Care Leavers) Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 10 September 2024 by The Lord Bishop of Manchester (Bishops). It is now at first reading in the House of Commons. First reading is the formal introduction, with no debate; the substantive debate comes at second reading.

Sponsor

• The Lord Bishop of Manchester Bishops Primary sponsor

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 6 May 2026.