Petition · Department for Work and Pensions
Review Universal Credit rules for self-employed parents and fair reform
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54 signatures
What the petition asks
Launch a review into Universal Credit for self-employed people, focusing on fair reforms. This includes making the Minimum Income Floor more flexible and aligned with real earnings, extending the start-up period, and recognising essential unpaid work, especially for single parents.
Many self-employed parents are disadvantaged under current rules. The Minimum Income Floor often fails to reflect fluctuating income or the true hours worked, while vital unpaid tasks like administration, marketing, and client development are overlooked. The 12-month start-up period can be too short, particularly for those balancing childcare. A full review should identify practical improvements to create a fairer, more realistic system that supports sustainable self-employment.
Timeline
| 14 Apr 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
54
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
14 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.