The universal means test

Article Abstract:

Welfare reform in the United Kingdom is increasingly geared toward means testing. The welfare state was originally seen as providing everyone with benefits, with everyone paying in contributions. Means testing can give rise to poverty traps and may be seen as humiliating. The Labor party is divided on this issue. Social insurance is expensive, and this means that it is difficult both to provide help for the needy, and to keep taxes at a politically acceptable level.

Administration of Human Resource Programs (except Education, Public Health, and Veterans' Affairs Programs), Income Security, Domestic economic assistance

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The next welfare state

Article Abstract:

Britain is looking for ways to reduce its budget deficit, which is nearing 8% of the gross domestic product. The state retirement pension and child benefits can be altered to benefit only the needy, and that would significantly reduce spending.

Economic policy, Government spending policy

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Government's helping hand

Article Abstract:

British welfare policy is examined in detail. The extent to which redistribution is being carried out is examined, and the usage of tax credits and other measures to help the poor.

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