Care leavers to receive higher housing benefits until 25

Fiona Simpson
Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Care leavers will benefit from higher rates of housing benefit until the age of 25, the Chancellor announced in his first Budget.

Campaigners have highlighted a lack of focus on children in Rishi Sunak's Budget. Picture: HM Treasury
Campaigners have highlighted a lack of focus on children in Rishi Sunak's Budget. Picture: HM Treasury

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