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<p>The rates for claimants under 25 years reflect the fact that they are more likely
to live in someone else's household and have lower living costs and lower earnings
expectations. It also reinforces the stronger work incentives that Universal Credit
creates for this age group.</p><p> </p><p>Universal Credit offers excellent employment
support for this age group, including the Department’s £2bn Kickstart scheme which
is already creating thousands of high-quality jobs for young people.</p><p> </p><p>For
claimants who live independently, Universal Credit already includes separate elements
to provide support for housing costs, children and childcare costs and support for
disabled people and carers.</p>
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