Financial help from the government (7)

I believe the answer is:

benefit

(Other definitions for benefit that I've seen before include "Fringe - -" , "Handout" , "Performance for charity" , "(Gain) advantage" , "Something that aids" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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