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SMI and Work Allowance

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Now that SMI and earnings are not mutually exclusive - does SMI count as housing costs when determining whether the higher or lower work allowance applies?

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No.  UC Regs 2013 25(2) still specify rent and service charges as the only housing costs

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Many thanks for clarifying that, Gareth