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<p>As set out in the Industrial Strategy White Paper, this Government is determined
that everyone should benefit from the changes that new technologies will continue
to bring. What we have seen throughout history is that technological change has delivered
more jobs, and we now have record employment. There may be challenging transitions
to make for some as work changes, but the future lies in support that promotes work
and is increasingly tailored to the needs of the individual, not a single payment
for everyone.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has not made an assessment of the impact
of the increase in automation. However we believe that Universal Credit is the right
approach for a changing economy, because it simplifies the benefit system, targets
resources according to need, and pays people flexibly as their working circumstances
change, and ensures that work always pays.</p>
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