Faisal Islam: Hundreds of thousands will be affected by benefits changes

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These plans are more geared towards making budgetary numbers add up than fundamental welfare reform.

Liz Kendall's announcement is designed to bring down the spend on sickness and disability benefits – which has massively increased over the last few years and is forecast to hit £70bn a year by the end of the decade.

Whereas currently claimants can qualify for support with a score that could describe less severe difficulties (ones and twos) across a broad range of activities.

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Category: Business

Markets: United Kingdom

Topics: Welfare Government Benefits People Severe Needing Payment Points Spending Year

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Published On: 2025-03-18 @ 18:01:29 (4 days ago)

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