Universal Credit: Self-employed
Commons · Question 129349 · Tabled 22 Apr 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Ann Davies
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the Minimum Income Floor for self-employed Universal Credit claimants with caring responsibilities.
Answer
Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 28 Apr 2026
Universal Credit for self-employed individuals aims to encourage sustainable work choices and support self-employment where it is a realistic route to financial self-sufficiency. The Minimum Income Floor is designed to encourage low-earning customers to i...