Panorama - S65E13: The Benefits Cap: Is it Working?
How far should we go to force unemployed people back into work? Tens of thousands of families on benefits have had their payments cut as part of a radical government policy. Out-of-work benefits used to be assessed on need, but now payments in most of the country are capped at £20,000 a year. Panorama follows parents who have lost hundreds of pounds a month and are struggling to keep their homes - knowing that to escape the benefit cap they will have to find a job.
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Panorama S65E13 Synopsis
Stream Panorama "The Benefits Cap: Is it Working?" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2017-04-05, this episode is part of Season 65 of Panorama. As part of this Documentary and News series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. How far should we go to force unemployed people back into work? Tens of thousands of families on benefits have had their payments cut as part of a radical government policy. Out-of-work benefits used to be assessed on need, but now payments in most o...
