Petition · Department for Education, Department for Work and Pensions
Lower universal credit earnings threshold (the AET) for single parents
Closed
234 signatures
What the petition asks
Many single parents are struggling to find more hours or new jobs that work around school holidays, resulting in pressure from the job centre with weekly phone calls / meetings. It is difficult to find holiday clubs for over 5’s in many areas which adds more pressure on the parent.
Administrative earnings threshold (AET) has risen significantly over the last 3 years:
2023 - £617
2024 - £892
2025 - £952!
Universal Credit Administrative Earnings Threshold (AET) keeps rising and so does cost of living! The cost of living is leaving many single parents struggling to make ends meet and falling into poverty.
2023 - £617
2024 - £892
2025 - £952!
Universal Credit Administrative Earnings Threshold (AET) keeps rising and so does cost of living! The cost of living is leaving many single parents struggling to make ends meet and falling into poverty.
Timeline
| 6 Oct 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
234
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education, Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
6 Oct 2025
Closed
6 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 7 Aug 2026.