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welfare law
Law enacted to give effect to society’s responsibility for the well-being of individuals. It relates to such matters as social security (see National Insurance) and income support, employment protection, health and safety at work, and housing. Many of the services available to individuals under welfare law are covered by the Department for Work and Pensions (formerly Social Security). The Welfare Reform Act 2012 marks the biggest overhaul of the benefits system since the 1940s. It will merge several benefits into a new Universal Credit and makes significant changes to housing benefit and disability benefits. The Act also creates new responsibilities for local authorities. |