US EditionSome on benefits are 'taking the mickey', says minister
- The number of young people aged 16 to 34 who do not work due to long-term sickness and mental health conditions has reached 270,000, an increase of 60,000 in the last year according to the DWP.
- The government spent £65 billion on sickness benefits last year, a 25% increase from the year before the pandemic, and this is forecasted to rise to around £100 billion before the next general election.
- Liz Kendall stated that many people on sickness or disability benefits want to work, with a survey indicating that 200,000 people are ready to work if they receive support.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer emphasized that people claiming long-term sickness benefits should seek work where possible, highlighting the need for support in their transition back to work.
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