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Homelessness and Universal Credit
Created: 17/03/2021A new report from the Scottish Government, titled Homelessness and Universal Credit, reveals how the introduction of Universal Credit has contributed to homelessness in Scotland.
The report highlights how people can lose their homes due to problems with the five-week wait to receive the first payment, and sanctions that lead to payments being withdrawn if claimants don’t meet certain conditions.
Key points highlighted in the report include: