Millions missing out on benefits and government support, analysis suggests

Dan WhitworthReporter, Radio 4 Money BoxAndrea PatersonAndrea (left) persuaded her mum Sally to apply for attendance allowance on behalf of her dad Ian, which helped them cope with rising energy costsNew analysis suggests seven million households are missing out on £24bn of financial help and support because of unclaimed benefits and social tariffs.The research from Policy in Practice, a social policy and data…