"From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging."
"Millions of households are missing out on vital support they are entitled to, as new research reveals the massive scale of benefits going unclaimed. More than 24 billion will go unclaimed in 2025-2026, the report from Policy in Practice finds, with universal credit making up nearly half at 11.1 billion, followed by council tax support at 3.3 billion and carer's allowance at 2.4 billion."
"For universal credit alone, the number of missed claims rose by 16.4 per cent, which Policy in Practice said can be attributed to the expansion of the benefit as managed migration reaches its final stages. The report identifies several overlapping reasons why benefits entitlement is not being taken up, including a lack of awareness, the complexity of the welfare system, and a stigma around seeking support."
The Independent sends journalists to cover developing stories on reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech and produces documentaries such as 'The A Word'. The Independent does not use paywalls and relies on donations to fund reporters and keep journalism accessible. Millions of households are missing out on vital support. More than 24 billion will go unclaimed in 2025–2026, with universal credit about 11.1 billion, council tax support 3.3 billion and carer's allowance 2.4 billion. Seven million households would gain an average yearly boost of 3,428. Unclaimed support rose by 2.7 billion from last year. Missed universal credit claims increased by 16.4 per cent as managed migration expands. Barriers include lack of awareness, welfare complexity and stigma.
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