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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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Those eligible include people on Universal Credit, housing benefit and council tax support.

From BBC Mar. 19, 2026

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

Anyone who qualifies for Pension Credit may also be entitled to other financial support, including housing benefit, a reduction in council tax, or help with heating costs through the Warm Home Discount Scheme.

From BBC Sep. 4, 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

He said he did not take on tenants on housing benefit to avoid conflicts of interest with his role as the local council leader.

From BBC Aug. 30, 2024

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