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Universal Credit April Rise

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  • poppy12345
    poppy12345 Posts: 18,943 Forumite
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    Dullville said:
    NE12 said:
    My assessment period is from 10th April to 9th May 2022, and I see no increase.
    Looks like you’ve missed the increase by 1 day, very harsh.
    Similar position to me as my AP is 7th April till 6th May.
    Its a tad unfair in my humble opinion.

    How is it unfair? You won't lose out on anything and you'll still have 12 payments of the April increase amount.
  • kaMelo
    kaMelo Posts: 2,903 Forumite
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    No you don't but the point is everyone will get twelve payments at the new rate, the only difference is when you get it.
    Some people receive their salary once a month, others get paid weekly, some people's state pension is paid on a Monday, some Tuesday, some Wednesday and so on.
    Everyone gets what they are due, just at different times and none of them are unfair. '
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