Claim: People are getting paid £850 a week in benefits.
Fact-check: It's possible to receive financial support above the benefits cap, but this does not apply to the majority of households - Full Fact
Verdict: most people receiving universal credit or housing support receive less than this figure due to the benefits cap. some can receive over the benefits cap, but most do not.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Rachael Krishna
Date published: 2020-10-27T00:00:00