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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Helen Corbett

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Reeves to extend benefit fraud crackdown in budget 70ef44e0 5dcc 4ffe 8d50 3dda746d72a6 - Caught on Camera

Rachel Reeves will extend a benefit fraud crackdown, aiming to raise £1.2 billion for her upcoming Budget.

She is expected to scrap the two-child benefit cap, costing over £3 billion, and may raise taxes to bridge a spending gap. The fraud initiative involves targeted Universal Credit reviews, projected to yield £1.2 billion by March 2031.

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