DWP urged to change £10 rule that's been in place for 52 years

Disabled activists have asked the government to change a benefit rule that has been in place for over 50 years.

The rule, which states that disabled people can only earn £10 a week without their benefits being affected, was introduced in 1971. Activists say that the rule is outdated and no longer reflects the cost of living and is impacting people struggling with the cost of living crisis.

The government has said that it is "committed to supporting disabled people and ensuring that they have the opportunity to work and earn," but has not yet committed to changing the rule.

The rule was introduced in 1971 when the average wage was £18 a week.

Today, the average wage is over £600 a week. This means that the £10 limit is now worth less than 2% of the average wage, compared to over 50% in 1971.

Activists say that this makes it very difficult for disabled people to work and earn a decent living without losing their benefits. They also say that the rule is unfair, as it discriminates against disabled people who want to work.

The government has said that it is "committed to supporting disabled people and ensuring that they have the opportunity to work and earn."

However, the government has not yet committed to changing the £10 rule. In a statement, the Department for Work and Pensions said: "We are committed to supporting disabled people and ensuring that they have the opportunity to work and earn.

"We keep our policies under review and will consider any evidence that the current rules are not working as intended."

Disabled activists are calling on the government to change the £10 rule as soon as possible

They say that the rule is outdated and unfair, and that it is preventing disabled people from working and earning a decent living.

The government has said that it is "committed to supporting disabled people and ensuring that they have the opportunity to work and earn."

However, the government has not yet committed to changing the £10 rule. Activists say that they will continue to campaign for the rule to be changed.