Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall is set to lay out moves to save around £5billion amid fears spiralling costs are 'unsustainable'.
The UK government is set to announce £5 billion in benefit cuts, primarily targeting incapacity and disability benefits through stricter eligibility criteria and increased assessments. This move faces strong opposition from Labour, who deem the plans "shameful," despite government justification of rising benefit costs and commitment to fiscal responsibility. The government argues reforms are needed, given the increase in claimants since 2019.
