Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 74
74
Proposed Universal Credit reductions for under-22s will disproportionately impact care leavers.
Conclusion
We welcome the new Youth Guarantee and the focus on supporting young people to access employment, education and training. However, we are deeply concerned about the proposal to reduce support through Universal Credit for those aged under 22. This is likely to have a disproportionate impact on care leavers, who already face significant financial hardship. (Conclusion, Paragraph 193)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 17 October 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗