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This year saw a 13% spike in benefits claimants using food-banks after benefits failed to cover the cost of essentials!
48. Oldham East and Saddleworth, Greater Manchester
Oldham has been named as one of the most deprived towns in England, but what does that really mean?
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On the outside the town seems to be teaming with life and prosperity as new buildings are erected, but underneath the mask, Oldham East and Saddleworth have a combined 2,080 residents on welfare.
47. Kingston Upon Hull, East Yorkshire
Kingston Upon Hull might offer a lot for tourists, for example The Deep Aquarium and the old town’s museums but when it comes to quality of life, its residents are suffering.
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It is estimated that around 2,215 people residing in the area rely solely on benefits.
46. Bolton, Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester’s town of Bolton is home to approximately 194,189 people -2,245 of whom are benefits claimants.
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