Benefit Cap 'Will Encourage People to Work'

Imposing a nationwide cap on benefits will "encourage people into work", the government has said, as the plan is rolled out in four London boroughs.

Couples and lone parents in Haringey, Enfield, Croydon and Bromley will not receive more than £500 a week while a £350 limit applies to single people.

But critics said the cap failed to tackle underlying issues, like the cost of housing and regional differences. The cap will be imposed across England, Scotland and Wales from July. Jobseeker's allowance, income support, child and housing benefit count towards it, but not Disability Living Allowance. Read more on the BBC website.