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housing benefit

British  

noun

  1. social welfare (in Britain) a payment made by a local authority in the form of a rent rebate to a council tenant or a rent allowance to a private tenant

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Households in receipt of housing benefit, income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Pension Credit and universal credit qualify.

From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026

He said that a fraud rate for BBLs at around 4% was in line with other large government schemes such as universal credit, working tax credit or housing benefit.

From BBC ● Dec. 16, 2025

But eight councils allow people on much higher incomes to claim the allowance, with some also using council tax rebate or housing benefit as criteria.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2025

But the court heard Woking Borough Council later assisted her in making a new housing benefit claim and encouraged her to see her GP.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2024

In response to the allegation about not accepting tenants receiving benefits, Mr Athwal told BBC London he currently rents to people who are in receipt of housing benefit.

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2024

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