The article discusses The Independentâs commitment to delivering essential journalism, particularly covering pressing issues such as reproductive rights and government financial errors. It highlights the staggering $9 billion in overpaid benefits due to fraud and error, with a significant portion resulting from claimant misreporting. The data also shows an increase in underpayments alongside a slight reduction in overpayments linked to Universal Credit. Amid these statistics, The Independent reiterates the need for reliable reporting accessible to all and underscores the vital role of journalism in informing public understanding during critical times.
Over the past year, over 9 billion in benefits were overpaid due to fraud and error, with 6.5 billion attributed to fraudulent claims, highlighting challenges in the welfare system.
In contrast, underpayments were estimated at 1.2 billion with claimant error contributing significantly to both overpayment and underpayment figures during the recent fiscal year.
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