UK Government to Announce £6 Billion Welfare Cuts Targeting Disability Benefits

The reforms will tighten Personal Independence Payment eligibility, abolish Work Capability Assessments, and introduce new employment support measures.

The government plans to reduce welfare spending by £6 billion, primarily by tightening eligibility for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), potentially affecting up to one million claimants.
The Work Capability Assessment (WCA) for Universal Credit will be abolished, with more frequent reassessments expected for some benefits.
A £1 billion investment will be allocated to employment support programs, including a 'right to try' scheme allowing disabled individuals to attempt work without losing benefits if unsuccessful.
Critics warn the reforms could deepen poverty and hardship for disabled individuals, with some Labour MPs expressing concerns over potential destitution and increased suicides.
The government has ruled out freezing PIP payments, ensuring they will rise with inflation, following backlash from Labour backbenchers and advocacy groups.