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The impact of changes to housing benefit in Wales

Inquiry

In 2011, the Coalition Government launched a programme of welfare reform, including reform of the Housing Benefits system.

8% of the Welsh population receives housing benefit in Wales. Changes to the housing benefit system announced by the Government include: changes to how the rate of housing benefit is set; changes to the way the Local Housing Allowance is set; increasing non-dependent deductions; and reforms to social housing. The introduction of the Housing Benefit Cap will also have an impact on individuals and families.

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