Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 80679
Universal Credit: Self-employed
Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 20 October 2025
Question
Catherine Fookes
Labour — Monmouthshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to help support Universal Credit claimants to become self-employed.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsUniversal Credit supports self-employment where it is the best route for customers to become financially independent. Work Coaches can signpost customers to national and local support where available, such as business advice, mentoring or training. Depen...
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