From disaster to completion: what can government learn from the Universal Credit story?

The Stoke-on-Trent neighbourhoods with most Universal Credit claimants

One in four people are claiming the benefit in some parts of the city

From disaster to completion: what can government learn from the Universal Credit story?

From disaster to completion: what can government learn from the Universal Credit story? lauren.ornsby Thu, 24/04/2025 - 13:34 2 Carlton Gardens, London SW1Y 5AA Cameron-Clegg coalition government Hybrid event Department for Work and Pensions Tuesday 06 May 2025, 06:00 Institute for Government Universal Credit Welfare Institute for Government Tuesday 06 May 2025, 05:00 BST Policy making An expert panel assesses the implementation of Universal Cr…

Universal Credit update explained as major changes to benefit system announced today

The government has shared its long-awaited plans to change disability benefits in the UK today. The shake-up comes as Labour moves ahead with its plans to cut benefit spending by billions of pounds by pushing more people back into work. Overall, the government currently spends £65billion a year on health and disability-related benefits and this is projected to increase to £100billion by 2029. Liz Kendall made the announcement today at 12:30pm. I…