Government to end Universal Credit payments for offenders in psychiatric care
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Government to end Universal Credit payments for offenders in psychiatric care

1 hour ago · Originally published 20 Oct 2026 7/10 Original headline: DWP announces it will stop 'unfair' Universal Credit payments
The Department for Work and Pensions has introduced new regulations to stop serious criminals in psychiatric hospitals from claiming benefits for living expenses. This change closes a loophole that allowed offenders to receive public funds while their care was already being provided by the NHS, ensuring taxpayer money is directed toward those who need it most.
Source: Liverpool Echo National
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