Social security advisers warn that part of welfare reforms work - Turn2us

Social security advisers have warned Iain Duncan Smith, the Work and Pensions Secretary, that part of his welfare reforms is unworkable.  This is according to reports in The Observer and The Independent yesterday.

The Social Security Advisory Committee has strongly criticised plans to require part-time staff to try and obtain more work or lose their benefits. It says that this is unrealistic in the current economic climate.

Universal Credit is set to replace several working-age benefits starting in 2013.

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Sources: The Observer (link opens in a new window) and The Independent (link opens in a new window)