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1.26 Million Foreign Nationals Claim UK Universal Credit

7/18/2025

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A staggering 1.26 million foreign nationals are now claiming Universal Credit in the UK, draining over £12 billion from taxpayers each year. Critics, including Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, warn that this influx strains public services and exacerbates unemployment, urging a freeze on immigration and tighter benefit rules to protect British citizens.

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A staggering 1.26 million foreign nationals are now claiming Universal Credit in the UK, draining over £12 billion from taxpayers each year. Critics, including Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, warn that this influx strains public services and exacerbates unemployment, urging a freeze on immigration and tighter benefit rules to protect British citizens.