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UK Benefits Crisis: DWP Report Reveals Food Struggles and Debt Among Claimants

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UK Benefits Crisis: DWP Report Reveals Food Struggles and Debt Among Claimants
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  • Two-thirds of UK benefit claimants in debt can't afford food regularly.
  • 81% of claimants in debt run out of money before their next payment.
    • Food insecurity and financial stress worsen mental health for claimants.
    • Past UK government allegedly hid severe DWP report findings.
    • Lack of transit funds limits job search for UK benefit claimants.
    • DWP report surveys 3,899 claimants, revealing deep financial woes.
    • Report urges Universal Credit increase and better housing benefits.
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