Universal Credit: Polygamy
Commons · Question 4349 · Tabled 29 May 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Matt Vickers
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether individuals in polygamous marriages can receive additional entitlement for multiple spouses under Universal Credit.
Answer
Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 15 Jun 2026
Polygamous marriages are not recognised under Universal Credit, and there is no provision within Universal Credit for additional entitlement in respect of multiple spouses. Polygamous marriages are illegal in the UK. Immigration rules have generally preve...