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How much benefit can you get?
The benefit cap limits the total amount of benefits most working-age households can receive. It's currently £22,020 a year for families outside Greater London, which is about £1,835 a month. This means Mr Nott's claimed £3,750 monthly is far above the legal limit, suggesting his statement is incorrect or incomplete.
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