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June Budget: Housing decision 'may push some families over edge'

The charity Shelter has warned that cuts to housing benefit outlined in this week’s Budget could push some families ‘over the edge’.

Housing charities have criticised chancellor George Osborne's decision in the Budget to cut housing benefit, claiming it will cause a rise in homelessness and evictions.

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