Is it true that out-of-work benefits have almost doubled?
More or Less: Behind the Stats
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Unpacking Unemployment Benefits: Myths and Realities
This chapter explores the current political narratives regarding unemployment and benefits in the UK, highlighting the controversial rise in benefit claims since 2018. It examines the complexities of data provided by the Department for Work and Pensions and how changes in the welfare system, notably Universal Credit, have reshaped the understanding of who qualifies as a benefit claimant. The discussion critiques misconceptions surrounding the increase in benefit spending and urges a closer look at the implications of shifting definitions and classifications in the out-of-work benefits landscape.
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