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The Universal Credit Crisis

As the government's controversial new benefits system, universal credit, is rolled out, Panorama is with families as they struggle with their claims.

As the government's controversial new benefits system, universal credit, is rolled out, Panorama is with families as they struggle with their claims. The programme follows one council as it deals with mounting rent arrears and tenants in crisis. The government has responded to criticism of the new system by announcing more funding, but is it too little too late?

30 minutes

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Role Contributor
Reporter Catrin Nye
Producer Maria David
Producer Rhidian Thomas
Executive Producer Karen Voisey
Executive Producer Aisling O'Connor
Editor Rachel Jupp

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