We don’t just compare badly to other countries, but to our own history.
I read recently: “in 1937 a government investigation revealed a man on unemployment benefit received just two-fifths of the average wage”.
“Just” 40%. Today it is 12%. That’s not what progress looks like.
I read recently: “in 1937 a government investigation revealed a man on unemployment benefit received just two-fifths of the average wage”.
“Just” 40%. Today it is 12%. That’s not what progress looks like.
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Tom Calver
NEW: Is Britain’s welfare too generous?
Most countries pay workers who lose their jobs more than half of their previous salaries.
In Britain, unemployment benefits are *12%* of the average wage
@thetimes.com
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www.thetimes.com/article/c28d...
Most countries pay workers who lose their jobs more than half of their previous salaries.
In Britain, unemployment benefits are *12%* of the average wage
@thetimes.com
1/5
www.thetimes.com/article/c28d...
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