War II caused major deficiency in Britain’s economic system, the welfare system was deeply affected and left in turmoil. The five giant, were issues that were raised by William Beveridge (1942), a social reformer. The reforms included were education, health, housing, poverty and employment (Ignorance, Disease, Squalor, Want and idleness. Beveridge was appointed in 1941, was fully aware of the impact the war had on the economic system. (Alcock; 2000, Rowlingson; 2008, Frazer; 2009). Although the Benefit System in Britain is constantly being reviewed and new policies are being implemented a lot is still needed for a better economy. Leaving the dependency of benefits lifestyle, to undertaking work is not common, as the constant modifications in
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One of the new policies implemented through the white paper, an official government document proposing new reforms was Universal credit bought in by a Coalition Government in 2014, is currently still underway, being implemented throughout the UK, intended to aid those on low incomes, and provide incentive for those employed and unemployed. Universal credit has been expected to “change Britain for generations, and make sure we have a welfare system fit for the way we live and work today (Iian Duncan Smith). This entitlement substitutes six existing subsidies including housing benefit and child tax credit that are attained individually, and now consist of one singular monthly imbursement handled by one singular benefit programme. The welfare document highlighted key concerns in the benefit system, leading to new strategies to hinder the issues. A society, formed on the concept of giving, is now taking this privilege away, it is therefore expected that this reform will cause major concerns. This is supported by the project leader himself who states “a level of uncertainty and risk – it’s a massive transformation programed. It’s a significant, complex undertaking” (John-Paul Marks October …show more content…
(Turn2us) This proves that it has not been effective as it ought to, therefore this may suggest that this proposal needs further work. While many disadvantages have been highlighted, a few advantages are visible including the aims of simplifying the system, and allowing individuals to easily workout the effects of their financial situation, is a sufficient tactic to start getting individuals to take responsibility of their own finances. Unfortunately as a result of the complications and lack of clarification in several areas, St Johns reject this white paper. St Johns would like to believe the government has it peoples best interest at heart, however there are disputes that leave us questioning this. If maybe some major changes are made then this proposal may become efficient however, a lot of time will be needed in order to tackle each
One of the new policies implemented through the white paper, an official government document proposing new reforms was Universal credit bought in by a Coalition Government in 2014, is currently still underway, being implemented throughout the UK, intended to aid those on low incomes, and provide incentive for those employed and unemployed. Universal credit has been expected to “change Britain for generations, and make sure we have a welfare system fit for the way we live and work today (Iian Duncan Smith). This entitlement substitutes six existing subsidies including housing benefit and child tax credit that are attained individually, and now consist of one singular monthly imbursement handled by one singular benefit programme. The welfare document highlighted key concerns in the benefit system, leading to new strategies to hinder the issues. A society, formed on the concept of giving, is now taking this privilege away, it is therefore expected that this reform will cause major concerns. This is supported by the project leader himself who states “a level of uncertainty and risk – it’s a massive transformation programed. It’s a significant, complex undertaking” (John-Paul Marks October …show more content…
(Turn2us) This proves that it has not been effective as it ought to, therefore this may suggest that this proposal needs further work. While many disadvantages have been highlighted, a few advantages are visible including the aims of simplifying the system, and allowing individuals to easily workout the effects of their financial situation, is a sufficient tactic to start getting individuals to take responsibility of their own finances. Unfortunately as a result of the complications and lack of clarification in several areas, St Johns reject this white paper. St Johns would like to believe the government has it peoples best interest at heart, however there are disputes that leave us questioning this. If maybe some major changes are made then this proposal may become efficient however, a lot of time will be needed in order to tackle each