In the Queen's speech on 3 December 2008, it was mentioned for
"A bill will be brought forward to reform the welfare system, to improve incentives for people to move from benefits into sustained employment and to provide greater support, choice and control for disabled people."

You can read the objective, main elements and benefits of the bill here.

We have studied the welfare reform white paper, titled "Raising expectations and increasing support: reforming welfare for the future state". We are currently looking into the Welfare Reform Bill 2008-9.

Find out how the white paper and the bill may affect you and what we have to say here.