At-a-glance: Key changes to benefits in welfare shake-up
- The UK government plans to change the benefits system to cut welfare spending by £5 billion annually, as announced in a recent statement.
- Eligibility for the daily living component of PIP will be tightened by November 2026, affecting payments for many people.
- The Resolution Foundation estimates that 800,000 to 1.2 million people could lose between £4,200 and £6,300 annually due to these changes by 2029/30.
- Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey criticized the government for creating uncertainty and fear regarding the lack of detail in the proposed welfare changes.
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