Petition · past parliament · Department for Work and Pensions
Remove requirement to make joint claims for Universal Credit during Covid-19
Closed
48 signatures
What the petition asks
Until people whose work has been affected by Covid-19 can go back to work and able to earn sufficient income they should be able to claim Universal Credit as a single claimant, even if they have a partner who has an income.
Many people whose work has been affected by Covid-19 cannot access Universal Credit because a partner/spouse is still employed and earning more than the threshold for eligibility.
It is unfair that these people have to rely on their partner for basic sustenance while forced to stay home and unable to work remotely.
It is unfair that these people have to rely on their partner for basic sustenance while forced to stay home and unable to work remotely.
Timeline
| 23 Apr 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 23 Oct 2020 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
48
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
23 Apr 2020
Closed
23 Oct 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.