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Universal Credit

Asked by Neil O'BrienConservativeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 24 July 2025UIN 67961

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people were claiming Universal Credit who were (a) in employment and (b) not in employment and whose immigration status was (i) Common Travel Area - UK, Ireland, Right of Abode, (ii) EU Settlem

Answered by Andrew Western

The Department recently published new Universal Credit - Immigration Status and Nationality statistics. Further breakdowns of these statistics are not currently available.

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