Welfare Benefits and Tax Credits Handbook 2023/24Part 2: Universal creditChapter 5: The maximum amount Key facts
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    •Together with your income and capital, the maximum amount of universal credit (UC) is used to calculate the amount of UC to which you are entitled.
    •The maximum amount is made up of a standard allowance plus, where applicable, one or more elements, depending on your circumstances.
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