Ministers announce clampdown on UK child benefit claims from overseas
The UK government has announced a crackdown on child benefit claims from overseas. The measures are aimed at individuals who have moved abroad but continue to receive the benefit, which could save taxpayers an estimated £350 million over five years. According to the government, 2,600 people who had left the UK but were still claiming child benefit have already been removed from the welfare system. The new checks will ensure that only eligible claimants residing in the UK receive the payments, reducing the potential for fraud or abuse of the system. The government's initiative is part of a broader effort to tighten controls and cut costs associated with the child benefit program. The article notes that these changes are being implemented as part of the government's ongoing efforts to manage public finances and ensure that welfare benefits are being distributed appropriately.
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