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Help to ensure that Universal Credit matches the cost of essentials | Manchester South Central Foodbank
The Trussell Trust on X: "The basic rate of Universal Credit is £35 less than what people need in order to afford the essentials. It doesn't add up. Join us and @jrf_uk
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Over half of Universal Credit recipients do not have enough money for food, research finds - Left Foot Forward: Leading the UK's progressive debate
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