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<p>The official statistics show that 19% of households who had their Housing Benefit
capped in August 2018 were claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance and as such are required
to seek employment as a condition of their benefit receipt.</p><p> </p><p>The official
statistics also show 51% of households who had their Housing Benefit capped in August
2018 were in receipt of Income Support. Those receiving Income Support and other benefits
covered by the cap, are required to take steps towards work as part of their benefit
entitlement and they are able to undertake some work. They are expected to attend
regular work focussed interviews and undertake activities designed to help them prepare
for and move closer to the labour market in return for the financial support they
receive through the benefits system.</p><p> </p><p>Between April 2013 and August 2018,
70% (140,000) of households that have previously had their Housing Benefit capped
are no longer capped at August 2018. Of these households, 52,000 were exempt with
an open Working Tax Credit claim at the time they moved off the cap, indicating that
they moved into work. This is 39% of those no longer capped.</p><p> </p><p>The department
is unable to provide corresponding figures under Universal Credit. The Department
published its Universal Credit experimental statistics future release strategy on
the 12 June 2018 in response to the public consultation on future Universal Credit
statistics, see <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-statistics-background-information/universal-credit-statistics-release-strategy"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-statistics-background-information/universal-credit-statistics-release-strategy</a>.</p>
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