So much for getting a grip on benefits! Number of people claiming Universal Credit up by 1.5million since Labour won power - including 63,000 last month alone

The Department of Work and Pensions today revealed 8.40million people were receiving the welfare payment in March, up from 8.34million in February.

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Apr 14, 2026 - 16:35
So much for getting a grip on benefits! Number of people claiming Universal Credit up by 1.5million since Labour won power - including 63,000 last month alone
The Department of Work and Pensions today revealed 8.40million people were receiving the welfare payment in March, up from 8.34million in February.
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