Fact checks around claims made and misinformation about the Universal Credit programme
Economy, Business & Finance
The prime minister is wrong to claim that a government prediction about the benefits of Universal Credit has already come true. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
There are over 3 million more people in employment since 2010, but employment tends to rise over time. There is no clear evidence on how many people Universal Credit has got into work. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The National Audit Office says the government will never be able to measure whether Universal Credit leads to 200,000 more people in work. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Under Universal Credit, parents have to look for work when their child turns three. Some research suggests this could be more difficult for single parents—the majority of whom are women. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Trussell Trust research shows increases in food bank use in areas where Universal Credit has been rolled out. It’s difficult to measure the extent that one is causing the other. Read
Conservative MPs were told not to take part in the vote. Over 40 Conservative MPs spoke in the debate. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Between 8% of expected claimants by 2022 are claiming Universal Credit. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Citizens Advice and Trussell Trust have called for a pause, and John Major has recommended a review. The number of Conservative MPs calling for a pause is based on reports in the Telegraph. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The share of people getting an advance payment on their first Universal Credit payment is increasing. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Half of council tenants in 105 councils are one month behind in rent, according to research by the Observer. Read
