Universal Credit at work
Progress reports on the implementation of Universal Credit: how we are restoring work incentives, renewing fairness and transforming lives.
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In the white paper Universal Credit: welfare that works we set out the government鈥檚 plans to reform the benefits system. These reports detail our progress in introducing Universal Credit.
The spring 2015 edition of 鈥楿niversal Credit at work鈥� sets out the government鈥檚 progress on delivering Universal Credit, alongside the latest analysis and evaluation on the impact that this vital reform is having.
The evidence shows that under Universal Credit, people move into work more quickly and earn more money, giving them increased financial security.
The spring 2015 edition also confirms that new Universal Credit claimants in the expanded sites are more likely than Jobseeker鈥檚 Allowance claimants to:
- believe the benefit system is encouraging them to find work
- take any job they are able to do
- spend more time looking for work
In October 2014, the 鈥楿niversal Credit at work鈥� report presented evidence that the transformation of the labour market and welfare state was well underway, expanding the reach of Universal Credit and beginning to make an impact on local labour markets.