UK Ministers Reportedly Weigh Scrapping Youth Disability Benefit for Jobs Package
Whitehall sources say the government is discussing ending a key disability benefit for people under 25 and replacing it with a large employment support program, the Guardian reports.
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British government ministers are working on sweeping changes to the welfare system that could include scrapping a key disability benefit for people under 25, according to an exclusive report by the Guardian.
The newspaper, citing multiple Whitehall sources, said the benefit would be replaced with what is described as a multibillion-pound package of support aimed at helping young people move into employment. Sources told the Guardian that the scale of the changes under discussion is larger than had previously been reported.
Scope of the Proposals
According to the report, the plan under consideration involves an intensive package of support intended to help young people find and keep jobs, rather than simply reducing welfare spending. The government is said to be framing the changes as part of a broader effort to move more people off benefits and into work.
The Guardian reported that the government led by Prime Minister Andy Burnham is hoping the approach will persuade more working-age people currently receiving benefits to re-enter employment. The report did not specify a timeline for when any final decisions would be announced or when changes might take effect.
The proposals are likely to draw scrutiny from disability rights advocates and opposition politicians once further details are confirmed.
Sources
- Welfare changes under debate include ending key disability benefit for under-25s — The Guardian — World
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