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What is Universal Credit?
Universal Credit is a UK government payment for people on low incomes or out of work. It replaced several older benefits with one monthly payment. The story mentions a 'health element' within Universal Credit, which provides extra support for disabled individuals, highlighting how changes to this can significantly impact vulnerable young people.
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