"The welfare system we inherited has for too long locked disabled people and people with long term conditions out of work. Laws coming into force today will change that, reducing projected expenditure on Universal Credit by almost 1bn."
"Simultaneously boosting the standard allowance and investing 3.5bn in employment support means we're creating a welfare system that backs people to work and helps them build a better future."
The Independent focuses on essential issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, emphasizing the need for on-the-ground reporting. Donations support journalists in delivering unbiased news without paywalls. Recent government changes to the welfare system aim to improve Universal Credit, increasing entitlements for most while reducing them for some. The government claims these adjustments will help disabled individuals and those with long-term conditions find work, with a significant investment in employment support to facilitate this transition.
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