🇬🇧 Andy Burnham
The disability benefit Andy Burnham could scrap in welfare crackdown | Politics | News
What happened
According to reports, Andy Burnham is considering axing the health element of Universal Credit for under-25s, possibly replacing it with a multi-billion-pound package of measures including mental health support and job opportunities. The plans are part of a bid to cut the number of young people not in education, employment or training (Neet), currently estimated at around one million. Details are yet to be decided, and the welfare system changes are awaiting reviews by Alan Milburn and the Timms
Why it matters
The proposed change may have significant implications for young people with disabilities, who may face reduced support. The move could also impact the overall number of Neet individuals. The Government aims to address the issue of Neet young people.
Key facts
- • The Prime Minister is reportedly considering axing the health element of Universal Credit for under-25s. • The move is part of a bid to cut the number of Neet young people, estimated at around one million. • A multi-billion-pound package of measures including mental health support and job opportunities may replace the benefit. • The plans are awaiting reviews by Alan Milburn and the Timms panel. • A DWP spokesperson stated that the Government will not pre-empt the findings of these reviews.
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