The GuardianMay 31, 2026, 1:00 PM1

Striking differences in benefit entitlements across UK countries, study finds

A new study reveals significant disparities in welfare benefits across the UK, with Scottish and Northern Irish families receiving thousands of pounds more annually than equivalent households in England and Wales due to devolved policy differences.

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