Politics

Alan Milburn Welfare Review Set to Test Government's Resolve on Neets

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Alan Milburn's review proposes stopping under-25s from claiming main sickness and disability benefits.

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The plan aims to shift spending ratios from 25:1 on benefits versus support down to 2:1.

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A new legal 'opportunity guarantee' would place a duty on authorities to provide jobs or training.

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The total cost of the Neets crisis is estimated at £22bn annually in the UK.

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