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<p>Since 2010, we are helping on average 1,000 more people into work each and every
day – the vast majority of which are full-time permanent roles.</p><p> </p><p>Universal
Credit replaces six benefits with one, to simplify the system and make work pay. As
a result, people claiming Universal Credit move into work faster, stay in work longer
and spend more time looking to increase their earnings. Universal Credit also provides
more help with childcare costs, a dedicated Work Coach, scraps the 16-hour ‘cliff
edge’ and the prohibitive tax rates should someone start work. When it is fully rolled
out we expect Universal Credit will generate £8 billion in economic benefits every
year and increase the total number of hours worked by 113 million per year for those
already in work.</p><p> </p><p>In our recent Universal Credit Full Service Claimant
Survey, we found around six in ten claimants were looking to increase their hours
and/or income, primarily by increasing the hours of their existing role. The survey
can be accessed at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-full-service-claimant-survey"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-full-service-claimant-survey</a>.</p><p>
</p><p>Further information on the impact of Universal Credit on the labour market
can be found at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-understanding-its-impact-on-the-labour-market"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-understanding-its-impact-on-the-labour-market</a></p>
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