Changes to Tax Benefits Take Effect Today

The video discusses the UK government's new tax and benefit changes, focusing on their impact on families, particularly those just managing, known as 'jams'. It highlights the freezing of working-age benefits, the introduction of a two-child limit on tax credits, and the increase in personal tax allowances. Critics argue these changes disproportionately affect the poorest, while the government defends them as necessary for economic balance. The video also touches on the broader issue of economic inequality and the need for fairness in policy-making.

How do the new tax changes affect families with more than two children?

What are the implications of the Resolution Foundation's findings on tax cuts?

In what ways do tax credits serve as a lifeline for families in Oldham?

What concerns are raised about the widening gap between the rich and the poor?

What is the government's stance on the benefits freeze and its necessity?