Petition · past parliament · Department for Work and Pensions
Extend any Universal Credit uplifts to legacy benefits
Closed
186 signatures
What the petition asks
The welfare system should be one system. The Government should include legacy benefits in any bonuses or increases that are given to Universal Credit and ensure they are treated the same.
There have been reports the Government may keep the £20 per week increase in Universal Credit or provide a one-off bonus payment to Universal Credit recipients. If the increase is kept it should be applied to legacy benefits as soon as possible, or if there is any bonus given to Universal Credit people on legacy benefits should get the same.
Timeline
| 27 Jan 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 Jul 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
186
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
27 Jan 2021
Closed
27 Jul 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.