Criminals detained in hospital to be stripped of benefits, government says

The government has introduced new regulations in parliament to prevent serious criminals detained in hospitals from receiving benefits. These rules target a loophole that allowed some individuals to claim up to £800 monthly in Universal Credit over several years. This decision follows extensive campaigning by victims' families, who demanded an end to the 'double provision' loophole. The move ensures that those detained in medical facilities while under criminal custody are stripped of these state payments.