The Guardian view on benefit reforms: ministers should enable work not force it | Editorial
Briefly

This week's announcements about benefits will be directed at young claimants, aiming to assist them in finding work or engaging in training programs.
The challenge for Liz Kendall is to convince young people that pursuing work serves both their own interests and the government's, amidst years of negative rhetoric.
Social security must be viewed not as a reward for idleness but as essential support for families, disabled individuals, and those caught in unaffordable living conditions.
Reducing the number of people on disability benefits from 2.8 million must be approached with care to avoid demoralizing people, which could impede productivity.
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