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Calls for inquiry as faulty Home Office data leaves thousands without Child Benefit

Parents wrongly accused of leaving the UK describe distress, financial hardship and invasive demands for proof after HMRC suspended payments based on inaccurate travel records

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Ministers warned Palestine Action ban would be viewed as anti-Muslim, pro-Israel bias

“Debate will also likely concern whether using terrorism powers to counter criminal but non-violent direct action groups is a proportionate response"

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HMRC rolled out anti-fraud system despite pilot showing almost 80% error rate in Northern Ireland

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes said the high error rates were “a staggering failure"

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HMRC U-turn after families wrongly stripped of Child Benefit

HMRC said they will now no longer automatically stop payments before first contacting parents

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