Based on UK averages as a whole for benefits (data I have access to). It’s one of the things I tend to get annoyed with the assumption that people on benefits get £1000’s when the reality isn’t actually the case.
Most councils have a cap on how much Housing Benefit they pay as well, so lots of people have to pay the extra out of their other benefits which puts an extra squeeze on some families.
In terms of the % of your tax money that goes to paying benefits in real terms it isn’t that much, the average person (family) gets benefits for 7-8 months at anyone time, so not much of your Income Tax goes towards other peoples benefits.
Where the majority of money for benefits goes is to people on disability allowances and benefits, the majority of people claiming JSA are between 18-24 still living at home and get £56 (ish) per week, with no entitlement to other benefits only Prescriptions.
I have spent most of my working life working with people on benefits and do get frustrated with the assumptions people tend to make about the benefit system. I know that wasn’t your intention so sorry if I sounded as though I had an attitude about the subject :)
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