Universal credit: Policy changes
In this section, we summarise UC changes that have been announced but not yet implemented. This section does not include Coronavirus related measures which are covered in the relevant sections.
- The timetable for transferring rent support, for those who have reached their qualifying age for state pension credit, from Housing Benefit to Pension Credit has been revised. The transfer of rent support from Housing Benefit to Pension Credit will be delayed until 2028/29. This was confirmed in the Autumn Statement 2022.
Last reviewed/updated 11 May 2025