Healey vows to cut welfare bill before next election with ‘tough’ approach to young people
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The UK Chancellor has pledged to reduce the welfare bill before the next election, including through a 'tough' approach to young people refusing job or training support. The Office for Budget Responsibility projects that sickness and disability benefits will cost £100bn annually by the end of the decade.
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Chancellor’s comments come as fiscal watchdog says disability benefits will cost £100bn a year before end of decadeBusiness live – latest updatesJohn Healey had said there will be a reduction in the welfare bill before the next election, with a “tough” approach to young people who do not accept support to get a job or training.The chancellor was repeatedly pressed on the issue in broadcast intervi…
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