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Carers: Self-employed

Asked by Kim JohnsonLabourDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 26 June 2025UIN 60939

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what proportion of self-employed (a) single parent lead carers and (b) all lead carers meet their Minimum Income Floor.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

In March 2025, 32% of self-employed single parent lead carers on UC were earning at or above their Minimum Income Floor (MIF), compared to 31% of all self-employed lead carers on UC. This only includes claimants who are currently gainfully self-employed and have their MIF applied.

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