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Universal Credit: Reviews

Asked by John MilneLiberal DemocratDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 3 March 2025UIN 32811

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when she plans to launch the review of Universal Credit; and when the review will conclude.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

The review has already begun with the announcement of the Fair Repayment Rate in the Budget, giving 1.2m households an average of £420 per year. We are continuing to review the benefit to ensure it makes work pay and reduces poverty.

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