Around 2.4 million enititled people could each receive a benefit backpay of £1,560 pending the outcome of a court case against the Department of Work and Pensions. The court case was brought on by benefit claimants who believe an “unfair” bonus was given to Universal Credit claimants during the pandemic. Those on Universal Credit saw a £20 uplift per week over 18 months, while those on other state benefits missed out.
Britons on legacy benefits are said to have “missed out” on this crucial financial support package, which was introduced in the early days of the pandemic to assist struggling households.
Legacy benefits existed before the introduction of Universal Credit, which include Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).
The legacy benefits involved in the court case are:
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
• Income Support
• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
Two disabled people on ESA brought the case to court as they believe they were discriminated against because they did not receive the uplift.
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