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Will working as a part time freelancer affect UC benefits?

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e_a_22 Community member Posts: 5 Listener
edited March 2022 in Benefits and financial support
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: 54,587 Disability Gamechanger
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    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

    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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