UK: The £20-per-week uplift to Universal Credit, which was introduced last year amid the COVID-19 pandemic, is due to be

UK: The £20-per-week uplift to Universal Credit, which was introduced last year amid the COVID-19 pandemic, is due to be

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Social Studies, Business, Life Skills

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the impact of the UK government's decision to cut the £20 Universal Credit uplift, focusing on communities like Byker, Newcastle. Ellen, a resident, shares her struggles with health issues and financial difficulties. The video highlights the increased demand on food banks and the regional impact of the cuts, with statistics from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. It also critiques the government's approach to balancing the budget at the expense of vulnerable families, as COVID-19 support measures like the furlough scheme and eviction notices come to an end.

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