Part 1

Universal credit
CHAPTER 1

Entitlement and awards

Elements of an award

Standard allowance
9
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 subsection (1).
3
Regulations may provide for exceptions to subsection (1).