Housing Benefit rule change supports 300,000 people in temporary accommodation
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Housing Benefit rule change supports 300,000 people in temporary accommodation

1 hour ago · Originally published 5 Oct 2026 9/10 Original headline: New Housing Benefit rule change from Monday 'ignores earnings'
New welfare rules have come into force to ensure that residents in supported housing and temporary accommodation no longer face a financial penalty for finding work. By aligning work allowances more closely with Universal Credit, the change removes the risk of losing housing support when taking a job - helping thousands of people move into employment without the fear of losing their home.
Source: Chronicle Live National
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