PART 2Universal credit

CHAPTER 1Entitlement and awards

Elements of an award

Standard allowance14.

(1)

The calculation of an award of universal credit is to include an amount by way of an allowance for—

(a)

a single claimant, or

(b)

joint claimants.

(2)

Regulations are to specify the amount to be included under paragraph (1).

(3)

Regulations may provide for exceptions to paragraph (1).