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?

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…

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

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

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…