Can my partner get universal credit if I’m on furlough?

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Partners shop has been shut again in line with national restrictions (3rd time.) He has been receiving self employment universal credit.

I was on leave but upon my return to work was furloughed, and my partner seems to think he now can’t claim universal credit because I am on furlough.

Does anyone know if this is the case? I don’t see why it would be! I would guess they just take into account my income when assessing the amount he will receive?

It depends on a number of factors such as your household income number of kids in the house. There are a number of benifits calculators which will allow you to work this out such as this one
www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators