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universal-credit
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nypost.comfinance4 hrs ago
UK Benefits Fraud from Undisclosed Assets Hits Record £1.325 Billion
Claimants concealed savings and extracted £1.325 billion from the welfare system last year, up more than a third from 2021-22. Universal Credit accounted for £1.04 billion of the losses.
koreaherald.comworld70 days ago
UK Councils Offer Leisure Discounts to Benefit Recipients
Local councils in the UK are providing reduced prices on various leisure activities to benefit recipients, including pub visits and spa treatments. Critics argue this creates perverse incentives in the welfare system. Official data shows a rise in Universal Credit claimants since…