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Conservatives Propose Restrictions on Jobless Benefits Spending

Source: BBC Business - Published: 24 Sep 2026 00:01

The Conservative Party has unveiled plans to restrict long-term jobless benefit claimants from using their welfare payments on alcohol, cigarettes, and gambling. Claimants unemployed for over six months would face a 30% cut in Universal Credit if they have not contributed sufficiently to the system, with funds loaded onto a restricted 'Back to Work' card.

Briefed by Gibik from the original source.