Make return to work more profitable. The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions vividly criticized the social welfare system established by the Labor government. “For too many people, work simply doesn’t pay” he declared, explaining that many people receiving out-of-work benefits would rather stay that way than get back to work. According to the government, 1.4 million people have been on an out-of-work benefit for nine or more of the last 10 years. Besides, one in four working age adults is not in employment – i.e. 10.6 million people.
“For too many people, work simply doesn’t pay” he declared, explaining that many people receiving out-of-work benefits would rather stay that way than get back to work. According to the government, 1.4 million people have been on an out-of-work benefit for nine or more of the last 10 years. Besides, one in four working age adults is not in employment – i.e. 10.6 million people.
The government is tightening the screws. Iain Duncan Smith, who spent several years in the opposition preparing a roadm
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