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<p>Workers who see a fall in earnings due to a reduction in their work hours may become
eligible for support through the welfare system, including through Universal Credit
(UC). Existing UC claimants are likely to receive a higher award as a result of a
fall in earnings. For employed claimants this will be updated automatically using
information from the PAYE system</p><p><br> In response to the crisis, the Government
has strengthened the welfare system, including by increasing the UC standard allowance
and the Working Tax Credit basic element by £20 per week. In addition, to protect
people’s jobs and incomes as far as possible during the crisis, the Government has
announced a Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and a Self-Employment Income Support
Scheme.</p>
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