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One in five working-age adults are now receiving Universal Credit, official figures show
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Official statistics have shown that 7.3million people aged between 20 and 64 were claiming the main benefit for those on low incomes in May this year.
- Official statistics have shown that 7.3million people aged between 20 and 64 were claiming the main benefit for those on low incomes in May this year.
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- One in five working-age adults are now receiving Universal Credit, official figures show
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