Question follow-through · 112134

Universal Credit

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.

answeredKirsty BlackmanDepartment for Work and Pensions

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Answering body
Department for Work and Pensions
Tabled
10 Feb 2026
Target answer date
23 Feb 2026
Answer
23 Feb 2026 · 13 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 10 Feb 2026

    Question tabled

    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.

  2. 23 Feb 2026

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  3. 23 Feb 2026

    Answer published

    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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