Keir Starmer chaired a cabinet meeting to discuss challenges, particularly rising costs associated with sickness and disability benefits. A recent inquiry revealed that 3.7 million working-age individuals are on health-related benefits, costing the government around £65 billion, surpassing defense expenditures. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall aims to reform the system, advocating for more support for those who might work, although her remarks raised concerns among current claimants regarding their ability to return to employment.
Kendall emphasized the importance of providing the right support for individuals on sickness and disability benefits, noting that many might be able to work with appropriate assistance.
The government faces significant pressure to address the rising costs of health-related benefits for working-age individuals, with a recent inquiry highlighting a steep increase in claimants.
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