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The Universal Credit Crisis
As the government's controversial new benefits system, universal credit, is rolled out, Panorama is with families as they struggle with their claims.
As the government's controversial new benefits system, universal credit, is rolled out, Panorama is with families as they struggle with their claims. The programme follows one council as it deals with mounting rent arrears and tenants in crisis. The government has responded to criticism of the new system by announcing more funding, but is it too little too late?
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Sat 17 Nov 201801:10
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reporter | Catrin Nye |
| Producer | Maria David |
| Producer | Rhidian Thomas |
| Executive Producer | Karen Voisey |
| Executive Producer | Aisling O'Connor |
| Editor | Rachel Jupp |
Broadcasts
- Mon 12 Nov 201819:30BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland, Scotland HD, Wales & 1 more
- Mon 12 Nov 201822:45BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only
- Mon 12 Nov 201823:45BBC One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
- Wed 14 Nov 201803:30BBC News UK & UK HD only
- Fri 16 Nov 201803:30BBC News UK & UK HD only
- Sat 17 Nov 201801:10
