In 2021/22 the UK government is expected to spend approximately 216 billion British pounds on benefits, an increase of around three million pounds when compared with the previous year. A single unemployed adult aged 25 or over receives a monthly benefit payment of 325 pounds ($439). In January 2022 the British government announced it would tighten rules for some people claiming unemployment benefits. Currently job seekers receiving state benefits can spend up to three months looking purely for work similar to their previous job, but this will soon be reduced to four weeks, the Department for Work and Pensions said.
29% Fewer |
66% More |
19% Fewer |
45% More |
6% Fewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most |
14% More, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income |
4% Fewer, current benefits do not provide enough support |
4% More, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled |
2% More, and deny benefits to immigrants |
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2% More, current benefits should be capped |
See how support for each position on “Welfare” has changed over time for 1.4m UK voters.
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See how importance of “Welfare” has changed over time for 1.4m UK voters.
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Unique answers from UK users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@92LWBYX2yrs2Y
Reform to a universal basic income
@9C99LL911mos11MO
remove all means testing on Benefits
@9B84XHJ1yr1Y
It depends on how much they have done for their community.
@8SK6DMW3yrs3Y
It should be stricter on the basis of excluding those with self inflicted matters that mean that they cannot work. Such as those who are obese, take drugs or alcoholic. Why should the state support those who don’t help themselves.
@9LNJ8HZ6 days6D
More restrictions. Too many people are adding no value in society but getting benefits. These people should be doing voluntary work in schools or somewhere to be able to get benefits. The free money idea should go. Welfare state should disappear.
@9LG823B2wks2W
The accessibility and how much benefits are available should remain roughly the same, but there should be a voluntary work scheme within the job seekers benefits. Any job seekers that commit to the programme while waiting for work and complete voluntary work get additional financial benefit on top of their standard benefit, and also get recognition for the extra work in the form of a course certificate or award, that can be used in their CV and shown to future employers.
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