I just read they may be trialling this in Hull and it could potentially replace Universal credit.
No finer details yet, but the basic concept is everyone – whatever their financial situation – is given a no questions asked fixed amount X amount for adults, X amount for any children which should cover the very basics of living costs (think it said housing help would be kept separate). Obviously this would stop all the means testing assessments and some people being without money entirely while they wait for assessments to be finalised etc. Would also reduce the administration costs of […]
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