More than a third of Brits (35 per cent) believe that the state welfare system is adequate to meet their modern living needs, according to new research.
This is 13 per cent higher than in 2003, when just one in five people believed that the state provision and benefits were suitable for their needs, the Scottish Provident research shows.
The British welfare system still has the support of Brits as a safety net for those struggling with unemployment, who may also be suffering from a bad credit rating.
Some 72 per cent of those polled believe that the state welfare system should provide an adequate safety net.
Head of marketing at Scottish Provident Susan Barclay warned that the government is increasingly placing emphasis on people supporting themselves.
She explained: "The reality is that the average increase in job seekers allowance of just under £6 doesn't come close to the cost of living in today's world and the government will continue to place greater emphasis on people providing for themselves."
The findings follow research by Bright Grey, which indicated that 12 million Brits struggle to cope with their essential monthly household bills.
