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- A new report finds up to 74% of eligible UK pensioners do not claim an average of £1,339 annually.
- Sixty-two percent miss at least one key benefit, including pension credits and council tax reductions.
- The report notes the issue is pressing for low-income households amid the cost-of-living crisis.
- David Cooper of Just Group says benefits must be actively claimed rather than automatically received, calling for clearer guidance.
