Recommendation 95

Throughout our inquiry we received a significant amount of evidence that suggested the amount of money provided by Universal Credit is insufficient for reducing poverty in Scotland. Below is a table highlighting the standard allowance that a claimant of Universal Credit can expect to receive according to the UK Government’s website:233 Table 3: Standard allowances on Universal Credit Claimant situation Standard Allowance per month Single claimant age under 25 £344 Single claimant aged 25 or over £411.51 Joint claimants both under 25 £490.60 Joint claimants either aged 25 or £596.58 over