DWP hands out benefit payments to tens of thousands of people for 'unknown' reason
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More than 150,000 people receiving sickness-related Universal Credit payments are recorded as having "unknown" health conditions.Data found by the Conservative Party revealed that 151,850 claimants currently receive sickness benefit supplements to their Universal Credit despite their conditions being classified as "unknown" in official records.The total cost of supporting this group is estimated at £770million.It is understood that many of the claimants do not have a formal medical diagnosis recorded on their files.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The figures have prompted renewed criticism from senior Conservatives, who argue the welfare system requires tighter controls and greater oversight.Helen Whately, the shadow work and pensions secretary, criticised Labour's handling of welfare spending.She said: "Over 150,000 people are getting sickness benefits worth £5,000 a year, and the Government has no idea why."There's no diagnosis on file and no evidence of why the benefit is being...
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