UK Government Proposes Welfare Reforms Including 'Right to Try' Work for Disabled People

Plans aim to reduce welfare spending while addressing fears of benefit loss for disabled individuals attempting employment.

The UK government is set to introduce a 'right to try guarantee,' allowing disabled people to attempt employment without automatic reassessment of their benefits if work is unsuccessful.
Sweeping welfare reforms are expected to include cuts to incapacity benefits and potential changes to personal independence payments (PIP).
Charities and advocacy groups warn that proposed cuts could push thousands of disabled individuals into poverty and exacerbate existing barriers to employment and social inclusion.
Labour MPs and some cabinet ministers express concerns over the moral and financial implications of the reforms, with fears that up to 1 million people could see reduced benefits.
The government argues the current welfare system is unsustainable and aims to encourage employment while ensuring support for those who need it most.