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<p>The benefit cap continues to provide a work incentive and fairness for hard-working
taxpaying households, whilst providing a reasonable safety net of support for the
most vulnerable. The Government firmly believes that where possible it is in the best
interests of children to be in working households and the benefit cap provides a clear
incentive to move into work.</p><p> </p><p>The lower benefit cap had a positive impact
with an additional 5.1% of households moving into employment as a result of it. An
additional 2.6% of households left the cap as a result of their benefit entitlements
being updated to include an exempting benefit and an additional 1.8% of households
left the cap by moving property, at Census Output Area (COA) level, to reduce their
rental costs.</p>
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