Gareth Morgan - Ferret
@ferrinfo.bsky.social
CEO of Ferret Information Systems - benefits advice systems and training specialists. Blogs with boring numbers at https://benefitsinthefuture.com/. Models the effects of tax and benefits systems. Waves a sword in 17c reenactments.
So lower take-up means less deprivation (allegedly) and loss of deprivation support. Double argument for take-up work.
November 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
So lower take-up means less deprivation (allegedly) and loss of deprivation support. Double argument for take-up work.
PIP is not related to capability for work. A lot of PIP recipients work.
November 3, 2025 at 11:47 AM
PIP is not related to capability for work. A lot of PIP recipients work.
The new local data on Pension Credit eligibility and take up also gives a new picture of huge local variations. Some areas have twice the take-up of others. benefitsinthefuture.com/4092-2/
Big differences in Pension Credit take-up revealed – Benefits in the Future
The DWP have published some analysis, for the first time, which looks at Pension Credit take-up in a much more detailed manner. For the first time it’s possible to see local authority and Westminster ...
benefitsinthefuture.com
November 3, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The new local data on Pension Credit eligibility and take up also gives a new picture of huge local variations. Some areas have twice the take-up of others. benefitsinthefuture.com/4092-2/
Very variable by locality possibly linked to welfare rights advice work. benefitsinthefuture.com/4092-2/ looks at some details
Big differences in Pension Credit take-up revealed – Benefits in the Future
The DWP have published some analysis, for the first time, which looks at Pension Credit take-up in a much more detailed manner. For the first time it’s possible to see local authority and Westminster ...
benefitsinthefuture.com
November 1, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Very variable by locality possibly linked to welfare rights advice work. benefitsinthefuture.com/4092-2/ looks at some details
For those working on means-tested benefits there can be an effective rate of over 10% benefitsinthefuture.com/who-actually...
Who actually gains from minimum wage increases? Some pre-budget comments – Benefits in the Future
The real winner from a National Living Wage increase is the Treasury which can take over 90% of the extra paid. The biggest losers are employers. I have written, for several years, in my blog about ...
benefitsinthefuture.com
October 27, 2025 at 9:21 AM
For those working on means-tested benefits there can be an effective rate of over 10% benefitsinthefuture.com/who-actually...
Great to see my evidence being referred to alongside other powerful voices from the advice community.
July 24, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Great to see my evidence being referred to alongside other powerful voices from the advice community.
We’re catching up , tonight was US-UK and SINGLES
January 13, 2025 at 9:18 PM
We’re catching up , tonight was US-UK and SINGLES
The US/UK one?
January 13, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The US/UK one?