7.9 million people on Universal Credit in June 2025, highest since 2013. 76.4% of claimants white ethnic group. Asian/Asian British 10.3% of claimants. Black/African/Caribbean/Black British 6.0% of claimants. Mixed/Multiple 2.9%, Other 4.4%. White proportion fell from 77% to 76.4% year-on-year. Asian proportion rose from 10% to 10.3%. No work requirements regime holds 3.6 million or 42% of claimants. Searching for work regime down to 1.6 million. Women 58% of claimants, majority in all regimes except searching for work. Median claimant age rose to 40. 34% of claimants employed. EU Settlement Scheme claimants 47% employed, highest rate. Refugees 22% employed, lowest rate. 83.6% claimants UK/Irish/right of abode natives. EU Settlement Scheme 9.7% of claimants. Indefinite Leave to Remain 2.7%. Refugees 1.5%, Humanitarian 0.7%. 6.4 million households on UC, 50% with children. Single with children family type rising long-term. Average payment £1010, highest for couples with children at £1290.
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