Research and analysis

Estimating the employment impact of Universal Credit among single parents

This report assesses the effects of Universal Credit on the labour market outcomes of single parents.

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Published: 22 February 2024
• Last updated: 5 March 2024 — See all updates

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Estimating the employment impact of Universal Credit among single parents

Ref: ISBN 978-1-78659-640-6

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Estimating the employment impact of Universal Credit among single parents

Ref: ISBN 978-1-78659-640-6, DWP research report no. 1048

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This report assesses the effects of Universal Credit on the labour market outcomes of single parents relative to the legacy benefits system. The findings build on the existing evidence the department has published previously showing single adults without children on Universal Credit are more likely to find employment than similar claimants on Jobseeker’s Allowance.

Published 22 February 2024
Last updated 5 March 2024 + show all updates

1. 5 March 2024

   HTML version added to page

2. 22 February 2024

   First published.