income-based Jobseekers Allowance. income-related Employment and Support Allowance. Child Tax Credit. Working Tax Credit.

How many hours do single mums have to work?

Hours you workCircumstanceHours a week25 or overAt least 30 hours16 or over and disabledAt least 16 hours60 or overAt least 16 hoursSingle with 1 or more childrenAt least 16 hours1 more row

Do single mums have to work?

Single parents are to be compelled to seek work once their youngest child turns five, or face losing benefits. No such compulsion, however, has been announced for parents who are couples and living on benefits. The lone parents policy will particularly affect women since they account for nine out of 10 single parents.

How much does a single mum get on universal credit?

Universal Credit Standard Allowance £257.33 a month for single claimants under 25. £324.84 a month for single claimants aged 25 or over. £403.93 a month for joint claimants both under 25.

How much do you earn before Child Benefit stops?

Either you or your partner earns more than £60,000 per year If either you or your partner has an income of more than £60,000 a year before tax, youll have to repay all your Child Benefit as Income Tax.