Ben is a 56-year old widower whose wife died of cancer two years ago. He mostly works as a labourer and was offered a job through the DWP’s Universal Jobmatch scheme, but it turned out to be just two days of work, and messed up his Jobseeker’s Allowance claim. Two months later, he has still received no money, which has impacted on his ability to pay rent, Council Tax and other bills, as well as making it almost impossible for him to get to interviews or buy food. The day before, he was offered work, but had to say no because he couldn’t afford to travel there. He has no money, so needs a job. He can’t get a properly paid job, because he has no money to get there.