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flag A Cumbrian woman was sentenced for falsely claiming nearly £20,000 in Universal Credit by hiding savings and rental income.

flag Kaye Halligan, a Cumbrian woman, was sentenced at Preston Crown Court for fraudulently claiming nearly £20,000 in Universal Credit by failing to disclose savings over £16,000 and rental income from a property she owned since 2012. flag She falsely claimed to be single, unemployed, and without housing costs in a 2019 application, despite legal obligations to report changes in her financial situation. flag The case underscores the consequences of dishonesty in benefit claims and the importance of accurate reporting in social welfare programs.

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