Research and analysis

Universal Credit: understanding its impact on the labour market

This document sets out how the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will examine evidence for how Universal Credit is working in the labour market.

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Published: 8 June 2018

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Understanding the impact of Universal Credit on the labour market

Ref: ISBN 978-1-78659-076-3, Ad hoc research report no. 64

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Understanding the impact of Universal Credit on the labour market

Ref: ISBN: 978-1-78659-076-3, Ad hoc research report no. 64

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Evaluating the impact of Universal Credit on the labour market and Universal Credit: estimating the early labour market impacts showed how Universal Credit is having a positive impact on the labour market. However, it is expected that most of the labour market improvements are still to come. DWP wants to look at a range of information that, whilst not as comprehensive, will provide evidence that demonstrates the effectiveness of Universal Credit in delivering the outcomes as set out in the Universal Credit business case.

This document sets out how DWP will examine evidence for how Universal Credit is working in the labour market. It helps to:

• explain to everyone, not just specialists in labour market theory and practice, what DWP plans to do
• manage expectations across the months and years ahead

DWP wants to work with external organisations to build the evidence base to fully understand what works and how best to maximise labour market outcomes under Universal Credit.

To contribute to the evidence base, email uc.labourmarketanalysisplan@dwp.gov.uk.

Published 8 June 2018