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9 August 2023

4329 GB adults surveyed

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Under a current scheme, money can be deducted from Universal Credit recipients’ benefits to automatically pay their utility bills, without first consulting and getting agreement from that recipient. Do you think this is fair or unfair?

Conducted 9 August 2023

YouGov surveyed 4329 GB adults

37%
46%
17%
Under a current scheme, money can be deducted from Universal Credit recipients’ benefits to automatically pay their utility bills, without first consulting and getting agreement from that recipient. Do you think this is fair or unfair?

Conducted 9 August 2023

YouGov surveyed 4329 GB adults

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37%
46%
17%

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