Petition · past parliament · Department for Work and Pensions
Stop differentiating between under/over 25s for Universal Credit
Closed
31 signatures
What the petition asks
I think that Universal Credit should not have a lower rate for under 25s. I think this puts under 25s at a disadvantage and is discrimination based on age.
People under 25, including single parents, get less Universal Credit because of one sole reason: their age. I believe this is unjustified because I don't think one can accurately predict a difference in expenses caused by a person's age. I think that similar circumstance should equal similar allowance, and regardless that this is about the principle of Equal Rights.
Timeline
| 4 Apr 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
31
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
4 Apr 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.