Source · Select Committees · Women and Equalities Committee
Recommendation 9
9
Paragraph: 42
The design of Universal Credit creates risks for women’s financial independence, which can have severe...
Conclusion
The design of Universal Credit creates risks for women’s financial independence, which can have severe consequences for women in abusive relationships. These risks have been heightened over the pandemic as other opportunities for economic support have been limited. They now also affect many more households given the rise in claimant numbers.
Paragraph Reference:
42
Government Response
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