From Zacchaeus 2000 — Justice for vulnerable debtors
Preparing for universal credit or exploiting the poor?
It
is no secret that Universal Credit is behind schedule and battling
set-backs. However, with an election looming, it seems the government is
determined to generate some positive press for its flagship benefits
reform.Lord Freud, the Minister for Welfare Reform, recently announced a series of pilot projects designed to help claimants prepare themselves for Universal Credit. In reality, the implementation of these schemes over the coming months will do little to support poorer residents. Why?
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