Work and Pensions Secretary, Iain Duncan Smith has
announced that Universal Credit will be rolled out to all Jobcentres and local
authorities across the country from early next year. This marks a significant
acceleration in one of the government’s biggest reforms and is a sign of the
success of the policy so far. This expansion will be for new claims from single
jobseekers. Smith said: “We are going to
accelerate the delivery of Universal Credit from the new year, bringing forward
the national rollout through 2015/16 to every single community across Great
Britain. Secure national delivery, yet at the same time, delivering that life
change at a local level; strengthening community partnerships, helping
vulnerable households. Not just helping the economy but reducing child poverty
as well.” Read more on the DWP website.
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