Unemployment Insurance is a new benefit merging new style JSA and ESA. Much to commend eg higher payments compared to JSA.
But for disabled people, this could end long-term support without even offering the same short-term gain. While other disability benefits are cut too.
Not a great start!
Craig Berry
The government wants to enhance contributory unemployment benefits - we’re good with that
Contribution-based benefits can help the legitimacy of the welfare state. There is a catch though…
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