High Court rules DWP’s Universal Credit childcare payment system unlawful

Fiona Simpson
Friday, January 22, 2021

The government’s Universal Credit childcare payments system has been ruled unlawful by the High Court in a case brought by a single mother.

Nichola Salvato brought the case against the DWP. Picture: Leigh Day
Nichola Salvato brought the case against the DWP. Picture: Leigh Day

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