Policy paper

Universal Credit: welfare that works

This publication was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Sets out plans to create Universal Credit to radically simplify the welfare system to make work pay and combat worklessness and poverty.

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Universal Credit: welfare that works

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Welsh executive summary – Universal Credit: welfare that works

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Detail

The White Paper “Universal Credit: welfare that works”, published on 11 November 2010, sets out the government’s plans to introduce legislation to reform the welfare system by creating a new Universal Credit. Universal Credit will radically simplify the system to make work pay and combat worklessness and poverty. The White Paper outlines:

  • the need for change
  • how Universal Credit will work
  • how it will affect benefit recipients, and

  • its broader impact.

  • Iain Duncan Smith’s speech – Universal Credit: welfare that works

The Government has also published its report on the “Consultation responses to 21st Century Welfare” which spelt out the problems of poor work incentives and complexity in the current benefits and Tax Credits systems. Over 1,600 responses were received. There was general agreement on the need for reform with strong support for our objectives of streamlining the system and making work pay.

  • 21st Century Welfare

Impact assessment

  • Impact assessment – Universal Credit: welfare that works
  • Equality impact assessment – Universal Credit: welfare that works
Published:
From:
Department for Work and Pensions
The Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP
Part of:
Welfare reform