To help young people, we believe:
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The Government should introduce an Essentials Guarantee for benefits, an independently-calculated figure which would determine the minimum level of benefits to meet people’s essential needs.
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Young people under 25 who are living independently should receive an additional Universal Credit payment, to bring their standard allowance up to match the over 25s rate.
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Residents of supported accommodation should receive a Universal Credit work allowance to allow them to earn more before their income from benefits is tapered.