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UC - increase in LHA April 2024

S Taylor
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Morning

The LHA rates are increasing in April this year. Where would I find the guidance for the date of the UC AP in which the increase will be awarded?

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See definition of “relevant Monday” in Article 4 of the RO(UC Functions) Order 2013.  This is the second Monday in April, except when 6 April is a Monday.

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Or 7 April as well.

Isn’t that the date the sausage rolls get slightly bigger? 😉

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Thank you. Does this mean the LHA increase takes effect from 8th April? Will it be UC AP’s starting from 8th April onwards that have the increased LHA awarded?

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Charles - 29 February 2024 11:26 AM

Or 7 April as well.

Isn’t that the date the sausage rolls get slightly bigger? ;)

Oh yes, sausage fingers arithmetic error there!

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S Taylor - 29 February 2024 11:28 AM

Thank you. Does this mean the LHA increase takes effect from 8th April? Will it be UC AP’s starting from 8th April onwards that have the increased LHA awarded?

Yes that’s right