Data showing the immigration status of people claiming universal credit has been published for the first time. Around four in five (83.6%) of those on the benefit as of last month were British and ...

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The majority of claimants are people who live or work in the UK without any immigration restrictions. New figures show the immigration status of people claiming universal credit in the UK (Kirsty ...

People facing cuts to their Universal Credit and PIP benefits under the Pathways to Work reforms are set to receive more support from their council. The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed ...

BRITAIN's benefits bill is being fuelled by a record 8 million people now on Universal Credit — with nearly half not expected to work, official figures show. New data reveals the July 2025 figure is ...