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£70,000 in benefits given to Ukrainian refugees

39 people have received help from Treasury

Almost £70,000 has been paid out to Ukrainian refugees from the Manx benefits system.

The figure has been revealed in response to a Freedom of Information request.

Treasury has confirmed 39 refugees have been paid a total of £68,847.63 in benefits.

It says all awards have been made in accordance with social security legislation.

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