on welfare
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Another 25% is spent on welfare, including pensions and unemployment benefits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
But it is understood that the government is not yet ready to propose a new parliamentary bill on welfare, so it will not form part of Wednesday's proceedings.
From BBC ● May 11, 2026
Meanwhile, a poll published last month by the National Centre for Social Research showed that a near record high number of people, 42%, were opposed to the government spending more money on welfare.
From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2026
In 2023, households reported £190bn in benefits and so-called administrative data on welfare payments totalled £243bn, a gap of £44bn.
From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2026
Or maybe they were on welfare by now.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
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