Healey vows to cut welfare bill before next election with ‘tough’ approach to young people
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Key context: <p>Chancellor’s comments come as fiscal watchdog says disability benefits will cost £100bn a year before end of decade</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/oct/29/healeys-cost-living-support-package-badly-targeted-resolution-foundation-shell-oil-profit-latest-live-updates">Business live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>John 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.</p><p>The chancellor was repeatedly pressed on the issue in broadcast interviews after documents from the Office for Budget Responsibility suggested sickness and disability benefits would cost £100bn a year before the end of the decade.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/29/healey-cut-welfare-bill-tough-approach-young-people-accept-jobs">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
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 interviews after documents from the Office for Budget Responsibility suggested sickness and disability benefits would cost £100bn a year before the end of the decade. Continue reading...
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