Time to tighten the purse strings,for some
Today the government's new child benefits criteria came into effect. Apparently it will stop high earning families from claiming benefits. The government guidelines say that families with one parent earning over £50,000 a year will be affected by the change. I agree with idea, people shouldn't receive benefits unless there is a genuine need for support. However, I don't think the criteria is very clear or fair. Especially when you consider that two parents earning £49,000, respectively, would still be fine and dandy to receive all of their child benefits. But, a family with one breadwinner earning £51,000 would not be so lucky. Where's the sense in that? While we're on the subject of senseless actions. The government has also unveiled plans to change the housing benefits system. Under new rules , which come in to effect in April, People on housing benefits will be penalised if their home is considered too big. the government do...