An irresponsible gamble: managed migration to universal credit

Between now and the end of 2024, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) plans to move everyone who is currently claiming ‘legacy’ benefits onto universal credit (UC). Legacy benefits are tax credits, employment and support allowance (ESA), jobseeker’s allowance, housing benefit and income support. What will the process involve? What are the risks for people affected? And is there a better way forward?

By Owen Stevens

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An irresponsible gamble: managed migration to universal credit

Between now and the end of 2024, the DWP plans to move everyone who is currently claiming ‘legacy’ benefits onto universal credit (UC). Legacy benefits are tax credits, employment and support allowance (ESA), jobseeker’s allowance, housing benefit and income support. What will the process involve? What are the risks for people affected? And is there a better way forward?

By Owen Stevens

Issue: Issue 173 (November 2022)

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