Some latest news and figures relating to the Benefit Cap.
May be of interest to some groups, both in their day to day work or in relation to services that might need to be offered.
Read the government report here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/270159/benefit-cap-nov-2013.pdf
In summary:
- Just over 27 thousand households had their housing benefit capped.
- 59% of households had between 1 and 4 children and 39% had 5 or more children.
- 59% of households constituted a single parent with child dependants.
- 77% of households were capped by £100 or less.
Please also see information in this link from DWP:
http://www.lookinglocal.gov.uk/site/