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When we see universal credit claims go up in the UK as a whole, we expect that to lead to an increase in the claims that are made for the Scottish benefits, such as the best start grant, best start foods or the funeral support payment.
Since 2016, the NUS has been campaigning to ensure that the final Brexit deal that is offered, whenever one might be offered, delivers the best possible scenario for students and, since 2018, we have been pushing for a people’s vote on any deal.
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