I'm a single mum legally claiming equivalent of £93,000 salary from DWP

NewsCost Of LivingDWPSingle mum's case shows she gets £5,400 a month12:12, 27 Jul 2026A Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits claimant is legally getting paid the equivalent of a £93,000 salary. The single mother of four from County Tyrone brings in around £5,400 a month through part-time work, Universal Credit and help with rent and childcare.‌The woman has not been identified, but her case was raised with Communities Minister Gordon Lyons during a meeting last year by a manager working in a jobs and benefits office.‌The whistleblower, who has previously described the system as "built to fail", said: "Many claimants and households receive a combination of payments from UC, DLA (Disability Living Allowance) and Carer's Allowance, (and are) arguably much better off financially tha