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Universal Credit’s new numbers reveal an average monthly payout of £1,030 — but it’s not just the base amount that matters. Extra support for kids, limited work capacity, childcare, and work allowances can significantly boost that total. Singles without children average around £800, while families with kids hit nearly £1,310, highlighting how life circumstances shape need. With 8.4 million people now claiming by next January — largely due to the shift from older benefits — and 32% already working, the system is proving more complex than its headline figure suggests. As the new Prime Minister pushes VAT cuts to ease the cost of living, experts warn inflation looms, sparking debate over whether welfare spending must be trimmed — a move historically unpopular and politically risky.

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