Universal Credit forces single mum to tell kids they won't get gifts from Santa

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Suzanne Coates, 29, from Hull, says she was forced to reveal the truth to her two daughters as she cannot afford to buy them presents as she waits for her benefit claim to be processed

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Where’s the father or fathers in all this.

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Why didn't she take out an advance? The kids are still getting presents but just not a 'main present' so how much more money does she actually need?

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