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EXPLAINED: Seven in 10 pupils on universal credit not eligible for free school meals | Vintage Vibes

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Nearly seven in 10 children in England whose families are entitled to universal credit are not eligible for free school meals, according to a new report.

Households in England receiving universal credit must earn below £7,400 a year before benefits and after tax to qualify for free school meals.

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