In fairness, to implement almost any system which most might perceive as 'fair' could cost more than the savings that are going to be made. For example: how do you define a couple?
In most cases, it's straight forward of course. But are two parents who have separated, but still live under the...
Let's be clear I'm not advocating a new "Apple buying and nice holidays" means testing methodology. Nor am I picking on you.
All I'm saying is that I don't believe those able to lead such lifestyles should be receive any benefits whatsoever. It's not what our welfare system was developed for...
But you did say on these very pages that your family received working tax credits or something similar from what I recall.
I'm not sure people who, amongst other things, own buy Apple products and holiday in the United States should be receiving any form of benefit.