Incapacity Benefit

ATOS and ETHICS

How can ATOS get involved in training/placements for the sick and disabled when they are involved in assessing those people (and arguably usually the main reason they are classified as fit/unfit for work in the first place).

Surely this is a massive conflict of interests, opening doors for accusations of bias, conflict of interests etc.

I fail to see how this could even be considered, never mind allowed.

Breakdown of welfare spending set out

The Guardian has released a breakdown of the welfare budget, detailing how much is spent on each benefit.

Referencing the Institute for Fiscal Studies, the article also goes on to discuss on how the welfare bill could be reduced, including means testing child benefit and the child tax credit.

To view the table please visit the Guardian.

Source: The Guardian