"Serious criminals receiving as much as 800 a month in benefits could soon lose their entitlement under Labour proposals to close a loophole in welfare rules. Under current rules, an offender sentenced to a hospital order is able to be paid a full award for universal credit, despite someone in prison on the same sentence being banned from claiming most benefits. The government has pledged to crackdown on this loophole, ensuring that both groups of criminals are subject to the same rules."
"Prime minister Keir Starmer said: It cannot be right that offenders convicted of the most serious crimes continue to receive benefits they don't need at the expense of the taxpayer. I'm determined to do whatever it takes to stand up for victims, protect taxpayers, and ensure support goes to those who genuinely need it. Sir Keir Starmer meets with the families of Ian Coates, Grace O'Malley-Kumar and Barnaby Webber on 12 February 2025 (Simon Dawson/No 10 Downing Street)"
The Independent covers reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech, and produces documentaries like 'The A Word' about American women fighting for reproductive rights. The outlet provides journalism without paywalls and asks for donations to keep reporters on the ground. Serious criminals receiving as much as £800 a month in benefits could lose entitlement under Labour proposals to close a welfare loophole. Under current rules, offenders under hospital orders can receive full universal credit while prisoners serving the same sentence are banned from most benefits. The government pledged to equalise the rules, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged to protect victims and taxpayers after meeting families of 2023 Nottingham attack victims.
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