Dignity or destitution? The case for keeping the Universal Credit lifeline

New research conducted by YouGov on behalf of Trussell reveals the alarming consequences of the proposed cut in April 2021 of the £20 weekly uplift to Universal Credit.

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This report shows that keeping the £20 Universal Credit uplift, and extending it to legacy benefits, will provide an anchor from poverty for those who need it most – providing essential financial security and helping to protect local economies in some of the poorest regions.

It is a crucial step in moving towards a hunger free future for the UK.

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Dignity or destitution? The case for keeping the Universal Credit lifeline

New research conducted by YouGov on behalf of Trussell reveals the alarming consequences of the proposed cut in April 2021 of the £20 weekly uplift to Universal Credit.

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