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This research was carried out for the Department for Work and Pensions as part of a programme of work analysing the impact of the Benefit Cap. The Benefit Cap was brought in over the summer of 2013 and limits working age benefits for out of work households to £500 a week for families and couples, and £350 for single person households. This report highlights the key findings from work in ten case study local authorities, including: interviews with local authority staff, local agencies and Housing Associations; a nationwide survey of social landlords; and consultation with major lenders to the Housing Association sector. It provides information on how local agencies have been affected by the Benefit Cap and how they are working with capped claimants.

Supporting households affected by the Benefit Cap: Impact on Local Authorities, local services and social landlords

This research was carried out for the Department for Work and Pensions as part of a programme of work analysing the impact of the Benefit Cap.

The Benefit Cap was brought in over the summer of 2013 and limits working age benefits for out of work households to £500 a week for families and...

Author

Anna Clarke

Publication Date

December 2014