Fiscal Policy & Regulation
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Looking at Fiscal Policy, primarily in the UK
Curated by Bruce Fellowes
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Universal Credit: Winners and Losers

The working-age benefits system is undergoing radical reform, with six means-tested benefits and tax credits (the ‘legacy’ system) being replaced by a single payment called universal credit. Under current plans, universal credit is expected to be fully rolled out by mid-2024.


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Graham Watson's curator insight, May 24, 2019 4:21 AM

The IFS dissects the distributional consequences of the change to the system of Universal Credit - with marginally more losers than winners.

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What does the 2018 budget mean for you? | Money | The Guardian

What does the 2018 budget mean for you? | Money | The Guardian | Fiscal Policy & Regulation | Scoop.it
We’ve looked at the figures to see how Philip Hammond’s budget will affect your finances – whether you’re single, married, with or without children or retired

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Graham Watson's curator insight, October 30, 2018 4:53 AM

Another quick snapshot of the Budget 2018: winners and losers, as calculated on behalf of the Guardian. The rich seem to be the biggest winners.