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Theme : means_testing
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'Tax credits: the success and failure' by William Davies | Prospect Magazine June 20
Good history of tax credits. Will Davies makes a couple of important points: (1) 'benefits are paid to households, while income tax (in Britain) is paid by individuals' and (2) on the effects of the changes to the tax credit system in 2003
from : duncanoleary
17th September 2007
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The unkindest cut | TEFL | EducationGuardian.co.uk
Writes: 'The government claims free Esol will still be available for people receiving means-tested or income-related benefits. In reality, very few people with Esol needs access these benefits, even if they are eligible. For example, only 3% of workers from EU accession states receive tax credits, although around 80% are earning between £4.50 and £5.99 an hour'
'government won't even accept proof through payslips...Instead a 20-page form must be completed - in English!'
from : duncanoleary
17th July 2007
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Comment is free: Mind the language
Writes: 'Under the new arrangements, only those claiming income-related benefits can still access ESOL. Yet very few people with English language needs claim tax credits. Indeed, only 3% of workers from European Union Accession Countries who have signed up to the Worker Registration Scheme receive tax credits, even though four out of five earn less than £6 an hour and are therefore likely to be eligible. This is a classic Catch 22. Many of the most vulnerable will simply fall through the net.'
from : duncanoleary
17th July 2007
