A MAJOR change to Universal Credit is planned and expected to leave claimants unhappy – here’s how to avoid losing out. Those who receive benefits and refuse to take a job will now face…
Anyone found to have turned down a job could see their benefits cut by three months or up to six months.
Changes in the Budget will also require people to seek more working hours - unless they are already working 18 hours per week.said the new plan would hopefully break down barriers "that stop people from working". He said: "Independence is always better than dependence, which is why we believe those who can work, should.
"So sanctions will be applied more rigorously to those who fail to meet strict work-search requirements or choose not to take up a reasonable job offer." The DWP insisted jobcentre staff would still have the final say over whether someone should lose their benefits."To help our work coaches, we are exploring how automation canAccording toThe three ways to do it are:Taking a case to court if you were discriminated against because of your disability
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