No, the figures include all available government benefits. Current rate for a single person claiming Universal Credit is listed here: https://www.gov.uk/univer

No, the figures include all available government benefits. Current rate for a single person claiming Universal Credit is listed here: https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit/what-youll-get https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit/what-youll-get That money is mostly not used to pay rent, so we can ignore housing costs. Single and under 25 £251.77 Single and 25 or over £317.82 In a couple and you’re both under 25 £395.20 (for you both) In a couple and either of you are 25 or over £498.89 (for you both) This also assumes there are no sanctions in place. Sanctions can take the income down to as low as £1 per week.