Will working as a part time freelancer affect UC benefits?

e_a_22
e_a_22 Community member Posts: 5 Listener
edited March 2022 in Benefits and income
Will working as a part-time freelancer affect UC benefits? The work can change from week to week but the rules concerning UC are not drawn in stone. 

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    Unless you have the work allowance, which means a certain amount of earnings are disregarded then any earnings you receive during your assessment period will reduce your UC by 55%.
    If you're responsible for a child or you've been found to have either LCW or LCWRA then you'll be entitled to the work allowance. See link for details. https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit/how-your-earnings-affect-your-payments

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