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Universal Credit: Age

Asked by Chris BlooreLabourDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 6 March 2025UIN 34407

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she plans to review the age brackets for Universal Credit.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

There are currently no plans to review the age brackets for Universal Credit.

The lower rate of Universal Credit for those aged under 25 reflects the fact that the majority of young people live in someone else’s household and are therefore likely to have lower living costs.

Younger workers also typically earn less as they are earlier in their careers, with the lower rate maintaining the incentive for younger people to find and progress in work.

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