Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 5
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Over £4 billion in benefit underpayments in 2023-24 increases financial hardship risks.
Conclusion
Benefit claimants received over £4 billion less than they were entitled to in 2023–24, increasing the risk of financial hardship for the people losing out. DWP estimates that claimants received 1.6% (£4.2 billion) less than they were eligible for in 2023–24, up from 1.5% (£3.5 billion) in 2022–
Government Response
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