Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 112134

Universal Credit

Tabled: 10 February 2026
Answered: 23 February 2026
Named Day

Question

Kirsty Blackman

Scottish National PartyAberdeen North

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what (a) number and (b) proportion of Universal Credit claimants have income levels above the income tax personal allowance.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
The requested information is provided below. a) In November 2025, 1.9 million people on UC had net earnings above £1047.50 (which is the £12,570 annual personal allowance divided by 12). This includes earnings from employment and self-employment. b) This ...

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