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Local Enough?

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Learn at your own pace, with an explanation after every answer. No score, no leaderboard – and not preparation for a citizenship test: just to know the country and your neighbours a little better.

State & history

Which benefit, introduced from 2013, combines several older benefits into one monthly payment for people on low income or out of work?

  • ✓ Universal Credit Your answer
  • B Child Benefit
  • C State Pension
  • D Council Tax Reduction

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Universal Credit replaced six older benefits, such as Jobseeker's Allowance and Housing Benefit, with a single monthly payment. It is managed by the Department for Work and Pensions.

Source: Welfare Reform Act 2012; gov.uk – Universal Credit

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