Submitted on Monday 16th March 2020
Rejected on Tuesday 31st March 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Allow students temporary access to Universal Credit or a new alternative
The Government should do their best to support students through the COVID-19 pandemic. They should allow students to claim UC, or create an equivalent fund to support students who are struggling to support themselves in this difficult time, who are unable to claim ordinary benefits whilst studying.
Students often find it necessary to supplement their student loan with income from part time jobs, in lieu of or in addition to a parental contribution. Many are employed in the retail/hospitality industries, which are amongst those most badly affected by the social distancing and self-isolation necessary due the recent COVID-19 pandemic. With many of these students using their loan entirely to fund rent, they rely solely on part-time income for food, hygiene products and bill payments.
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You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/302284
You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:
NHS website: www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
UK Government website: www.gov.uk/coronavirus
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