So much for getting a grip on benefits! Number of people claiming Universal Credit rises 63,000 in a MONTH including 25,000 not required to seek work

So much for getting a grip on benefits! Number of people claiming Universal Credit rises 63,000 in a MONTH including 25,000 not required to seek workBy DAVID WILCOCK, DEPUTY POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 10:40, 14 April 2026 | Updated: 10:44, 14 April 2026 e-mail View comments