Universal Credit
Commons · Question 112134 · Tabled 10 Feb 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Kirsty Blackman
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
Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 23 Feb 2026
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 ...