Over 2,000 British expats in EU claim disability benefits, costing UK taxpayers £10m annually
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Ed Griffiths
5h ago· 1 min readenNews
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Over 2,000 British expats living in EU tourist destinations are claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) disability benefits, costing UK taxpayers approximately £10 million annually. The number of claimants has surged by 86% compared to pre-pandemic levels, with the DWP providing payments of up to £114.60 per week for daily living expenses.
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bskyOver 2,000 British expats in EU claim disability benefits, costing UK taxpayers £10m annuallygbnews.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledMore than 2,000 British nationals who have relocated to European destinations are costing UK taxpayers £10million a year from receiving disability payments.
The number of expats claiming Personal Independence Payment while residing abroad has surged by 86 per cent from pre-pandemic levels.
The DWP continues to provide payments of up to £114.60 per
More than 2,000 British nationals who have relocated to European destinations are costing UK taxpayers £10million a year from receiving disability payments. The number of expats claiming Personal Independence Payment while residing abroad has surged by 86
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