DWP Faces Pressure to Restrict Universal Credit for 662,000 Young Claimants Amid Rising Dependency Monday, May 11, 2026 universalcredit welfare youthemployment healthclaims dependency dwp recovery mentalhealth benefits reform The UK is witnessing a growing concern as more than one in ten individuals under the age of 30 in 41 regions are signed off work with no requirement to look for employment. These young claimants, amounting to 662,000, receive … Read More