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Bereaved families face 'unjust' tax due to pension delays
Published Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- The families of more than 1,600 deceased civil servants have been waiting for over 100 days for their 'death in benefit' claim to be processed.
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- The Guardian
The article emphasizes the 'unconscionable' financial penalty faced by bereaved families due to government and outsourcing failures, highlighting the human cost of administrative delays and calling for legislative change.
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