Petition · past parliament · Department for Work and Pensions
Disregard partner's income for Universal Credit and tax-free childcare
Closed
52 signatures
What the petition asks
I would like the Government to base entitlements for Universal Credit and tax-free childcare allowances on the income of the individual claimant, and to disregard the income of any partner.
I do not think that the amount of Universal Credit someone receives should take into account their partner's earnings. I also do not think that a partner's income should be considered within eligibility for tax free childcare.
Timeline
| 18 Apr 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
52
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
18 Apr 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.