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The UK benefit system, controversial in its efficacy, remains a topic of debate. While around 4 million people receive means-tested benefits with little obligation to work, arguments persist about the incentives encouraging dependency versus those facilitating transitions to employment. Although improvements have surfaced in aiding low earners to move into part-time jobs, obstacles still hinder progress from part-time to full-time, perpetuating the cycle of limited upward mobility for many.