Universal credit- does it work?

 According to reports last week the full implementation of universal credit will be delayed.

But what are the problems?

the Uk government website sets out the regulations . You can also consult a full list of documents including recent statistics on the number of households on universal credit.

Analysis of Impact.

Some really useful parliamentary library briefings have been prepared. These are full of facts and links to relevant parliamentary debates and documents

House of Commons Briefing on housing costs

explains the key differences between assistance with housing costs under the Housing Benefit regime and under Universal Credit. 

this briefing covers 18-21 year olds.

Two child limit

Welfare changes impact on family life- Lord's briefing.

Why are sanction rates higher?

Universal Credit rollout summary 2018-19 (Published June 2018)

 Commentary and analysis.

Newspaper coverage from the Guardian

Papers and briefings from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.

The Resolution Foundation have published a number of reports in the last couple of years. From 2017. Ensuring it is fit for purpose.

September 2018 - getting the next phase right paper and discussion panel.

Assessment after the November 2018 budget

British Politics and Policy Blog posted after the 2018 budget that there were still major problems

Child Poverty Action Group has claimed August 2018 that it is leaving people short of money

In November 2018, the  Childrens Society also commented on impact on family income.

Institute for Government has reported on early issues with the role out and administartion of the benefit.