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Evening Standard
Vicky Shaw

Charity highlights ‘harsh treatment’ of people who have been overpaid benefits

The Money and Mental Health Policy Institute said some people are being subjected to sudden and severe debt collection practices (picture posed by model/Dominic Lipinski/PA) - (PA Archive)

A charity set up by consumer champion Martin Lewis says the approach to collecting benefits overpayments should be urgently reformed.

The Money and Mental Health Policy Institute said some people are being subjected to sudden and severe debt collection practices, causing financial hardship and distress for people in vulnerable circumstances.

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