Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 77
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Exempt care leavers from proposed Universal Credit reductions and prioritise Youth Guarantee access.
Conclusion
The Department for Work and Pensions must exempt care leavers from its proposed plans to reduce Universal Credit support for those aged under 22, if these reforms go ahead, and ensure that care leavers are prioritised for access to support through the Youth Guarantee. (Recommendation, Paragraph 196)
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 ↗