The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has named the local authorities that will pilot support for Universal Credit claimants ahead of its implementation next October.
Twelve pilots will run from Autumn 2012 to explore how local expertise can support residents under Universal Credit, setting examples for other local authorities across the country.
The choice of 12 areas was made following long lists presented to the DWP by the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities, the Local Government Association (LGA), and the Welsh Local...
