Cuts to public spending do not actually result in efficiency savings because they cause more problems for people than they solve.
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The temporary increase to benefits was a lifeline for families during the pandemic.
Being on universal credit affects people in more ways than just financial.
The end of the temporary uplift means many household budgets will no longer meet the minimum income standard.
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Professor in Social Policy, University of Glasgow
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