More people worrying at benefit changes say centre

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A support centre says people are coming in "petrified" about planned benefit changes.

Overall the government estimates 3.2 million families will be worse off as a result of the reforms by 2030 while 3.8 million families will be better off.

The hub has had 5,000 visits since they opened with the list of regulars rising from 220 people in the winter to about 280 now.

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Category: Business

Markets: United Kingdom

Topics: Universal People System Need Government Work Benefits Credit Changes Coming

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Published On: 2025-04-29 @ 05:19:35 (19 hours ago)

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