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Young People Urged Back Into Work As Government Pauses Welfare Reform Plans

Too many young people are falling out of employment and losing touch with the world of work, according to Pat McFadden, the new Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.

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Employment4 months ago

Just 900 on Top Sickness Benefits Seek Work Support Amid Concerns Over Welfare Reform

Recent government figures reveal just 900 individuals receiving the highest level of incapacity benefits joined a voluntary employment coaching scheme last month, prompting renewed debate over welfare reform and employment

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Government8 months ago

Labour welfare reforms could increase long term benefit claims by 400,000

Labour’s recent welfare reforms are anticipated to result in an increase of 400000 individuals who will be classified as unfit for work by the end of the decade. Government figures

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UK Economy9 months ago

Rising cost of sickness benefits fuels welfare reform debate in the uk

More than seven million Britons are now claiming sickness benefits, according to official figures, marking an increase of 1.8 million since 2019. Data shows that one in ten working-age adults