Universal Credit Claims Reach Record High in UK
Universal credit claims hit record monthly high in UK during lockdown, with 1.5 million new claims and 40% increase in recipients.
Universal credit claims hit record monthly high in UK during lockdown, with 1.5 million new claims and 40% increase in recipients.
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