IDS announces Universal Credit roll out

The Work and Pensions Secretary, Ian Duncan Smith has announced that Universal Credit will be rolled out to all Jobcentres and local authorities across the country from early next year.

Iain Duncan Smith has announced that -

"We are going to accelerate the delivery of Universal Credit from the new year, bringing forward the national rollout through 2015/16 to every single community across Great Britain. Secure national delivery, yet at the same time, delivering that life change at a local level; strengthening community partnerships, helping vulnerable households. Not just helping the economy but reducing child poverty as well."

My mouth has fallen open, aghast....

Read the full announcement of the accelerated roll out of Universal Credit

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