Benefit Cap to Hit Fewer Households Than Expected

The number of households that will be affected by a new £500 a week benefit cap has fallen by over a quarter, the Department for Work and Pensions says.

The government initially estimated that 56,000 households would see their benefits reduced by the policy, losing on average around £93 per week. It now expects 40,000 households to be affected. The department said the change came as more people sought help to get into work. The policy was expected to save £275m a year when the original figure was announced. It now expects to save £110m.  Read more on the BBC website.