Record View says the deductions on monthly payments have a significant impact on struggling families
More than £10million has been deducted from Universal Credit payments in Scotland. Almost 200,000 households missing out on an average of £59 in just one month.
That much-need money could have helped families who need it most. Many are falling behind because of the upfront loans they are forced to take out from the DWP.The deductions on monthly payments have a significant impact on struggling families. Some will miss out on meals or be unable to pay bills. The system forces many into difficult spending decisions.Not that the heartless Tories responsible for such a cruel system will bother.
Chris Stephens MP has some good ideas that would help those on benefits, especially during this never-ending Tory-induced cost of living crisis. Top news stories today He suggests an amnesty on deductions resulting from the DWP’s own errors, replacement of upfront loans with grants, and a much lower cap on the monthly rate of deductions.Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here.
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