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Historic and forecast benefit expenditure and caseload data usually consistent with the annual spring and autumn Budgets or Statements.
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These tables are produced under the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). They reflect the government’s delivery plans, and the OBR’s additional judgments as set out in their economic and fiscal outlook.
The ‘Outturn and forecast: Spring Budget 2023’ tables are consistent with the Spring Budget 2023 Economic and fiscal outlook – March 2023.
Figures are in line with Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) executive competence unless otherwise stated.
Historic expenditure figures may differ from those published in the accounts due to differing definitions and the inclusion of data that has become available since.
Historic caseload data comes from statistical reports. It may differ from previously published figures because these tables provide estimates for financial years, rather than point-in-time figures.
Some historical data may differ from that previously published where:
Forecasts are developed using a number of techniques appropriate to the particular benefits, taking into account demographic, economic, social and policy factors.
Read more detailed information and guidance on this data.
Contact expenditure.tables@dwp.gov.uk with any feedback and queries.
Published 25 April 2023
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