>> Many working poor are struggling - they do not necessarily qualify for benefits and there
>> would be missed.
If they're working poor then they're probably eligible for Universal Credit. They can either check on line at eg turn2us.org.uk or speak to a benefits adviser.
UC is pretty much sure fire way of targeting the poorest. If it made sense in the pandemic then why nor now?
If the rules were changed so that people migrating naturally or of their own volition were not disadvantaged compared to those told their legacy benefits will stop - ie managed migration - it would be a great incentive to accelerate the move off legacy and onto UC.
Those who may slip through the UC net - homeowners with low earnings are a case in point - can be targeted by other schemes such as extensions of Warm Homes or the Winter Fuel payment.
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