Q&A: Universal Credit and the benefits overhaul

Image caption, The government wants more people to be off benefits
  • Author, Tara Mills
  • Role, 大象传媒 News

The Northern Ireland Assembly is debating the which is set to mark the biggest overhaul of the benefits system since the 1940s.

It will bring in a single, Universal Credit to replace six income-related, work-based benefits and has already been passed for England and Wales.

What are the reasons given for the changes and what does it mean for the people of Northern Ireland?

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Image caption, There are concerns that housing benefits will be cut

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Image caption, Stormont politicians are to negotiate with the Treasury