Survival sex: inquiry launched as benefit claimants say they are forced into prostitution

MPs to investigate whether universal credit failures means women have to sell their bodies

Could prostitution soon be effectively decriminalised?
 
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A new inquiry into universal credit will look into allegations that the controversial new benefit is forcing claimants to turn to prostitution in order to make ends meet.

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