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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Samuel Lovett

Disability benefits for millions ‘to be rendered worthless’ by soaring energy bills

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Millions of Britons with disabilities or long-term illnesses are to have their benefits wiped out by soaring bills, new figures reveal.

Energy bills are expected to reach an estimated £5,386 per year by January, but benefits to help the 2.9 million who receive personal independence payment (PIP) are not due to rise until April 2023.

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