The welfare cap
Since 2014 the UK government has had a cap on welfare spending. Here we explain how the cap is set and assessed. We also look at how the cap has changed.
Documents to download
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Background to the 2012 Budget (470 KB , PDF)
The Budget is not expected to include significant changes in the overall levels of taxation and public spending. Announcements are expected in a number of areas including the income tax personal allowance, the 50p rate of tax and child benefit. There has also been speculation that the Budget may contain measures which shift tax away from income towards property and wealth.
Documents to download
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Background to the 2012 Budget (470 KB , PDF)
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