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Housing Benefit Rules Change for 300K | Leeds News
Starting October 6th, a major overhaul of the Housing Benefit system will empower 315,000 people to work without fear of losing their homes—ending a cruel trap where landlords even discouraged jobs to protect rental income. The new rules align Housing Benefit with Universal Credit, letting people keep more of their earnings and finally making work pay off. This reform, backed by Parliament, is part of a broader push to dismantle welfare barriers, especially for disabled and vulnerable individuals, with new support programs, advisors, and income exemptions to help people thrive—not just…
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