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<p>The welfare system we inherited from Labour was uncontrolled, unaffordable and
favoured welfare over work. This Government is undertaking widespread reform to ensure
that work always pays, and restoring fairness for the hardworking taxpayers who pay
for it.</p><br /><p>Universal Credit will radically reform working-age benefits system
via improved work incentives, increased simplicity and increased conditionality. Once
fully rolled out, we estimate that around 3.8 million working households will be affected
by the move to UC.</p>
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