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There is a limit on the total amount of benefit that working age people can get. This is called the Benefit Cap. The Benefit Cap can be applied through Housing Benefit (HB) and Universal Credit (UC).

Published 19 March 2024Legislation and regulations

Universal Credit Statistics - November 2023

Universal Credit is a new payment to help support households that are out of work or are on a low income. Universal Credit was introduced in Northern Ireland on a phased geographical basis from 27 September 2017.

Published 28 February 2024Statistical reports

Benefit Cap Statistics - November 2023

The Benefit Cap is a limit on the total amount of benefit that working-age people can receive. From 31 May 2016, the amount a household could receive in benefit income was limited to £26,000 per annum.

Published 28 February 2024Statistical reports

Benefits Statistics Summary Publication (National Statistics) - November 2023

The Benefits Statistics Summary is released quarterly in the last week of February, May, August and November.

Published 28 February 2024Statistical reports

Personal Independence Payment Statistics - November 2023

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) was introduced in Northern Ireland in June 2016, and replaced Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for people aged between 16 and 64 years old. PIP and DLA cannot be claimed at the same time.

Published 28 February 2024Statistical reports

Universal Credit Statistics - August 2023

Universal Credit is a new payment to help support households that are out of work or are on a low income. Universal Credit was introduced in Northern Ireland on a phased geographical basis from 27 September 2017.

Published 29 November 2023Statistical reports

Benefit Cap Statistics - August 2023

The Benefit Cap is a limit on the total amount of benefit that working-age people can receive. From 31 May 2016, the amount a household could receive in benefit income was limited to £26,000 per annum.

Published 29 November 2023Statistical reports

Personal Independence Payment Statistics - August 2023

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) was introduced in Northern Ireland in June 2016, and replaced Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for people aged between 16 and 64 years old. PIP and DLA cannot be claimed at the same time.

Published 29 November 2023Statistical reports

Universal Credit Statistics - May 2023

Universal Credit is a new payment to help support households that are out of work or are on a low income. Universal Credit was introduced in Northern Ireland on a phased geographical basis from 27 September 2017.

Published 30 August 2023Statistical reports

Benefit Cap Statistics - May 2023

The Benefit Cap is a limit on the total amount of benefit that working-age people can receive. From 31 May 2016, the amount a household could receive in benefit income was limited to £26,000 per annum.

Published 30 August 2023Statistical reports

Personal Independence Payment Statistics - May 2023

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a new benefit replacing Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for people aged between 16 to 64 years. PIP and DLA cannot be claimed at the same time. PSU have compiled statistics on the following within PIP:

Published 30 August 2023Statistical reports

An insight into Non-UK Nationals access to benefits in Northern Ireland - 2022

This statistical publication produced by the Department, contains analysis on non-UK nationals living in Northern Ireland, with specific focus on this groups’ current and historical interaction with the benefit system.

Published 10 August 2023Statistical reports

Benefits Statistics Summary Publication (National Statistics) - February 2023

The Benefits Statistics Summary is released quarterly in the last week of February, May, August and November.

Published 31 May 2023Statistical reports

Universal Credit Statistics - February 2023

Universal Credit is a new payment to help support households that are out of work or are on a low income. Universal Credit was introduced in Northern Ireland on a phased geographical basis from 27 September 2017.

Published 31 May 2023Statistical reports

Benefit Cap Statistics - February 2023

The Benefit Cap is a limit on the total amount of benefit that working-age people can receive. From 31 May 2016, the amount a household could receive in benefit income was limited to £26,000 per annum.

Published 31 May 2023Statistical reports

Personal Independence Payment Statistics - February 2023

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a new benefit replacing Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for people aged between 16 to 64 years. PIP and DLA cannot be claimed at the same time. PSU have compiled statistics on the following within PIP:

Published 31 May 2023Statistical reports

An insight into Non-UK Nationals access to benefits in Northern Ireland - 2021

This statistical publication produced by the Department, contains analysis on non-UK nationals living in Northern Ireland, with specific focus on this groups’ current and historical interaction with the benefit system.

Published 30 March 2023Statistical reports

An insight into Non-UK Nationals access to benefits in Northern Ireland - 2020

This statistical publication produced by the Department, contains analysis on non-UK nationals living in Northern Ireland, with specific focus on this groups’ current and historical interaction with the benefit system.

Published 30 March 2023Statistical reports

There is a limit on the total amount of benefit that working age people can get. This is called the Benefit Cap. The Benefit Cap can be applied through Housing Benefit (HB) and Universal Credit (UC).

Published 29 March 2023Legislation and regulations

Benefits Statistics Summary Publication (National Statistics) - November 2022

The Benefits Statistics Summary is released quarterly in the last week of February, May, August and November.

Published 22 February 2023Statistical reports

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