More people on Universal Credit will be expected to meet with a DWP work coach to help them increase their hours or face sanctions.
Jeremy Hunt, the Chancellor, announced the plan as part of his measures to cut public spending in his Autumn Statement.Chancellor's plan won't help though a 'long cold winter' charity warns
He added:"The Prime Minister has asked the DWP to do a thorough review of issues holding back workplace participation.” The move, however, doesn’t understand people’s circumstances and will cause fear among many that their benefit will be cut.
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