Monday, 15 July 2013

Universal Credit: Difficulties Must Be Resolved Before It Is Rolled Out

The computer system is just one problem standing in the way of getting Universal Credit right. There are five other areas that must be resolved before it is rolled out.
1.  It will make budgeting on low incomes very difficult
2. Monthly payments in arrears will risk indebtedness
3. The reform of Council Tax Benefit will play havoc with the scheme
4. Bringing part-time work into the conditionality regime will be difficult
5.  Who gets free school meals and other passported benefits?

Read more on the LSE weblog.

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