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Employment and Support Allowance changes from 3 April 2017

This guide explains changes to Employment and Support Allowance from 3 April 2017.

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Published: 9 March 2017
• Last updated: 17 December 2020 — See all updates

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Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) changes from 3 April 2017

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This guide explains changes to Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) work-related activity group payments from 3 April 2017. It also explains:

• changes to hardship payments
• changes to ESA permitted work rules

Published 9 March 2017

Last updated 17 December 2020 + show all updates

1. 17 December 2020

   Updated the opening hours of the Jobcentre Plus helpline to 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

2. 20 November 2017

   Clarified that claimants doing permitted work can earn up to £120 each week after tax.

3. 9 March 2017

   First published.