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These official statistics cover the number of claims, starts, people and households on Universal Credit.
A group who stole over £50 million of taxpayers’ money has been brought to justice in the largest ever benefit fraud case in England and Wales.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Statistics on the take-up of the In Work Credit to the end of March 2011.
Find out what income you need to include in your tax credits claim or renewal.
Work out your eligible weekly childcare costs, when to report a change in costs
Quarterly statistics on the number of people on Universal Credit Work Capability Assessment (WCA) by stage of process and monthly decisions and outcomes.
These statistics provide detailed annual estimates of the number of families and children claiming Child Benefit on 31 August of the year of analysis.
Statistics on households affected by the benefit cap.
Guidelines on the use and interpretation of official statistics on children in out-of-work benefit households.
End your tax credits award when you start to claim Universal Credit - how to end tax credits, personal details, income and self-employed income
Statistics on the number of sanctions imposed on people who receive Universal Credit, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance (Work Related Activity Group) or Income Support.
This research explores experiences and information needs of tax credit customers as they make the transition to Universal Credit.
These statistics cover the number of people on Universal Credit with a health condition or disability restricting their ability to work.
The number of children who lived in households where a parent or guardian claimed an out-of-work benefit at 31 May 2017.
Statistics on the take-up of In Work Credit to the end of June 2011
Help with the cost of paying for approved childcare - Tax-Free Childcare, 15 and 30 hours childcare, childcare vouchers, tax credits, Learner Support.
Usability Testing customer requirements to support In-year Finalisation 2015.
Research into how people who receive tax credits inform HM Revenue and Customs of their income, work and hours.
This report outlines findings from the British Social Attitudes (BSA) survey about fraud and error in relation to welfare benefits over the years 2016 to 2022.
Information about Universal Credit statistics methodology including the purpose, source, definitions and limitations of the statistics covered.
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