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flag The UK is demanding repayment of benefit overpayments caused by its own errors, impacting vulnerable people despite promised reforms.

flag The UK's Department for Work and Pensions is under scrutiny for requiring benefit overpayments to be repaid, even when errors stem from its own staff, affecting vulnerable claimants including those with serious or terminal illnesses. flag In 2023-24, the DWP recovered £2.7 billion in overpaid benefits, including funds mistakenly issued. flag While the department says it offers affordable repayment plans and allows waivers for those with serious diagnoses, critics argue the policy causes undue stress. flag MPs and charities urge stronger protections for individuals who report errors promptly. flag Upcoming changes to Universal Credit in April 2026 include removing the two-child limit, increasing the standard allowance by 6%, and raising childcare support, with overall benefits rising by 3.8%.

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