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Universal Credit to blame for soaring rent arrears and food bank use, say Lords

News31.07.203:00 PM by Nathaniel Barker
Universal Credit is to blame for “soaring food bank usage” and “dramatic increases in rent arrears”, a report by peers has concluded.

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