Thousands of British expats in EU tourist hotspots cost UK taxpayers £10m a year after claiming disability benefits

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Thousands of British expats in EU tourist hotspots cost UK taxpayers £10m a year after claiming disability benefits.

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More than 2,000 British nationals who have relocated to European destinations are costing UK taxpayers £10million a year from receiving disability payments.

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The number of expats claiming Personal Independence Payment while residing abroad has surged by 86 per cent from pre-pandemic levels.The number has risen from 1,203 recipients to 2,244.This arrangement, dubbed the "Costa Del Dole" rule, permits Britons living on the continent to access PIP whilst enjoying life in overseas villas and resort areas.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Some of the most popular destinations include Spain, Italy, Portugal and France.The Department for Work and Pensions could be spending up to £10million annually to support the daily living expenses of these claimants based in sunny European locations.Among those receiving payments, musculoskeletal conditions account for the largest proportion, with 1,001 claimants citing such ailments.

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