Lawyers for claimants who were denied the extra weekly cash are considering an appeal.
A High Court judge has rejected a case alleging the government unlawfully discriminated against claimants left out of the £20 universal credit uplift.
It's claimed by more than 5.8 million people in England, Scotland and Wales, both in and out of work - 40% of universal credit claimants are workers. In his judgement, Mr Justice Swift highlighted the government's objective of helping people who had lost their livelihoods during the pandemic, as claims for universal credit doubled to 5.3 million between March and May 2020.
William Ford, partner at Osbornes Law, who represent the four individuals who brought the case against the government said they were "extremely disappointed by today's judgment" and would look at any possible grounds to appeal. He has been diagnosed with anxiety and depression, and his condition means he cannot work in his previous role as a floor-layer and carpet-fitter.Phil Wayland says the decision to leave people like him out of the uplift was 'blatantly discriminatory'
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