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You can use Stat-Xplore to create your own tables and charts. </p>\n\n<p>Statistical disclosure control has been applied to the tables to avoid the release of confidential data. This means that totals and cross-references may not sum due to the disclosure control applied.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"more-information\">More information</h2>\n\n<p>Figures are in line with Department for Work and Pensions (<abbr title=\"Department for Work and Pensions\">DWP</abbr>) executive competence unless otherwise stated.</p>\n\n<p>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.</p>\n\n<p>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.</p>\n\n<p>Some historical data may differ from that previously published where:</p>\n\n<ul>\n  <li>new information has become available</li>\n  <li>methods for estimating expenditure have been improved</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Forecasts are developed using a number of techniques appropriate to the particular benefits, taking into account demographic, economic, social and policy factors.</p>\n\n<p>Read <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/benefit-expenditure-and-caseload-tables-information-and-guidance\">more detailed information and guidance on this data</a>.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"feedback\">Feedback</h2>\n\n<p>Contact <a href=\"mailto:expenditure.tables@dwp.gov.uk\">expenditure.tables@dwp.gov.uk</a> with any feedback and queries.</p>\n\n</div>","change_history":[{"note":"First published.","public_timestamp":"2026-04-14T08:30:02Z"}],"document_type_label":"Research","documents":["<section data-module=\"ga4-link-tracker\" class=\"gem-c-attachment govuk-!-margin-bottom-6\">\n  <div class=\"gem-c-attachment__thumbnail govuk-!-display-none-print\">\n    <a class=\"govuk-link\" target=\"_self\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-ga4-link=\"{&quot;event_name&quot;:&quot;file_download&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;attachment&quot;}\" href=\"https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69dcdc56d3e08b8871b66628/outturn-and-forecast-tables-spring-forecast-2026.ods\">\n        <svg class=\"gem-c-attachment__thumbnail-image gem-c-attachment__thumbnail-image--spreadsheet\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 99 140\" width=\"99\" height=\"140\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n  <path d=\"M12 12h75v27H12zm0 47h18.75v63H12zm55 2v59H51V61h16m2-2H49v63h20V59z\" stroke-width=\"0\" />\n  <path d=\"M49 61.05V120H32.8V61.05H49m2-2H30.75v63H51V59zm34 2V120H69.05V61.05H85m2-2H67v63h20V59z\" stroke-width=\"0\" />\n  <path d=\"M30 68.5h56.5M30 77.34h56.5M30 112.7h56.5M30 95.02h56.5M30 86.18h56.5M30 103.86h56.5\" fill=\"none\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-width=\"2\" />\n</svg>\n\n</a></div>\n  <div class=\"gem-c-attachment__details\">\n    <h2 class=\"gem-c-attachment__title\">\n      <a class=\"govuk-link\" target=\"_self\" data-ga4-link=\"{&quot;event_name&quot;:&quot;file_download&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;attachment&quot;}\" href=\"https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69dcdc56d3e08b8871b66628/outturn-and-forecast-tables-spring-forecast-2026.ods\">Outturn and forecast tables: Spring Forecast 2026</a>\n</h2>\n\n\n      <p class=\"gem-c-attachment__metadata\"><span class=\"gem-c-attachment__attribute\"><abbr title=\"OpenDocument Spreadsheet\" class=\"gem-c-attachment__abbr\">ODS</abbr></span>, <span class=\"gem-c-attachment__attribute\">1.57 MB</span></p>\n\n\n\n        <p class=\"gem-c-attachment__metadata\">\n          This file is in an <a href='https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-open-document-formats-odf-in-your-organisation' target=_self class='govuk-link'>OpenDocument</a> format\n</p>\n      <p class=\"gem-c-attachment__metadata\">This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.</p>\n      <details data-module=\"ga4-event-tracker\" data-ga4-event=\"{&quot;event_name&quot;:&quot;select_content&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;detail&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Request an accessible format.&quot;,&quot;section&quot;:&quot;Request an accessible format.&quot;,&quot;index_section&quot;:1}\" class=\"gem-c-details govuk-details govuk-!-margin-bottom-0\" title=\"Request an accessible format.\">\n  <summary class=\"govuk-details__summary\">\n    <span class=\"govuk-details__summary-text\"  data-ga4-expandable>\n      Request an accessible format.\n    </span>\n</summary>  <div class=\"govuk-details__text\">\n    \n        If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email <a href='mailto:accessible.formats@dwp.gov.uk' target='_blank' class='govuk-link'>accessible.formats@dwp.gov.uk</a>. 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