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£24.1bn in Unclaimed Benefits Projected for 2025-26

9/13/2025

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Policy in Practice projects £24.1bn in unclaimed benefits for 2025-26, rising from £23bn in 2024-25.
Barriers to claiming include lack of awareness, process complexity, and stigma.
Increased pension credit claims among older adults and better access to free school meals noted.
The UK government plans to allocate £316.1bn for social security in 2025-26, 10.6% of GDP.
A spokesperson highlighted efforts to promote benefits and job support, urging individuals to claim available assistance.

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Policy in Practice projects £24.1bn in unclaimed benefits for 2025-26, rising from £23bn in 2024-25.
Barriers to claiming include lack of awareness, process complexity, and stigma.
Increased pension credit claims among older adults and better access to free school meals noted.
The UK government plans to allocate £316.1bn for social security in 2025-26, 10.6% of GDP.
A spokesperson highlighted efforts to promote benefits and job support, urging individuals to claim available assistance.