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Teachers forced onto Universal Credit despite £75 million funding boost

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The Herald · 2020 · exact date not recorded

The Herald

After recovery funding for extra teachers, some still could not get permanent work and were claiming Universal Credit or leaving.

People named: Larry Flanagan

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Original source: Teachers forced onto Universal Credit despite £75 million funding boost
Source check recorded: 11 Sept 2026

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