Universal credit (UC) data published reveals that in June, nearly 8 million people received benefits, with 83.6% being British or Irish nationals. More than 1 million claimants were born overseas, including around 700,000 EU citizens eligible to live and work in the UK post-Brexit. Additionally, 1.5% were refugees and 0.7% arrived through safe routes. Over 75,000 temporary claimants typically ineligible for benefits were also recorded. Responding to pressure, government officials indicated intentions to limit these numbers and adjust eligibility criteria for migrants seeking UC benefits.
In June, nearly eight million people received universal credit, 83.6% of whom were British and Irish nationals. More than a million claimants were born overseas.
Around 1.5% of claimants were refugees and 0.7% had arrived in the UK via safe routes such as those for Ukrainians and Afghans.
More than 75,000 claimants who are in the UK temporarily and would typically not be able to receive benefits are also claiming UC.
A Downing Street spokesperson stated that the prime minister wanted to see the number of claimants reduced by toughening up the system.
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