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Tories propose banning benefit spending on alcohol, cigarettes and betting
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The Conservatives have announced plans to ban long-term benefit claimants from spending welfare payments on alcohol, cigarettes, or betting, using a 'Back To Work' card. Under the proposals, universal credit claimants out of work would receive six months of full benefits, after which payments could be cut by 30% for those able to work but not in a job.
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