A package of cuts to Housing Benefit for about 900,000 tenants in the private rented sector has so far had little impact on average rents, but has affected the housing choices of some claimants. These are among the findings of new IFS research, published today by the Department for Work and Pensions as part of the independent evaluation of the reforms, which were phased in during 2011 and 2012.
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Deputy Director
Carl, a Deputy Director, is an editor of the IFS Green Budget, is expert on the UK pension system and sits on the Social Security Advisory Committee.
Deputy Director
Robert is a Deputy Director. His work focuses on primarily on the labour market, income and wealth inequality, and the design of the welfare system.
Andrew Hood
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