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DWP reveals huge crackdown on benefits bill and Jobcentre changes - how it could affect you


Published on 2024-11-26 16:00:30 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has published the Get Britain Working White Paper, marking Labour's first major intervention to achieve an ambitious 80% employment rate

The Labour Party has announced a significant overhaul of the UK's benefits system, aiming to address the rising number of people out of work due to long-term sickness. The proposed changes include a comprehensive review of the current system, with a focus on reforming the work capability assessment to better support those with disabilities or health conditions into employment. Labour plans to replace the current assessment with a new system that encourages work where possible, while ensuring that those genuinely unable to work are not penalized. The initiative also involves enhancing mental health support, providing more personalized employment support, and ensuring that Universal Credit works effectively for all claimants. This comes in response to the increasing economic inactivity, with over 2.5 million people currently out of work due to long-term health issues, a situation exacerbated by the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Read the Full The Mirror Article at [ https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/labour-reveals-huge-crackdown-benefits-34188065?int_source=nba ]