Some under-25s should get less benefits, Milburn review to say
Some young people could see reductions to the benefits they are entitled to, under a radical overhaul of the system to be recommended by a government-commissioned review. Alan Milburn's year-long report, which will be published on Tuesday, will recommend moving under-25s off the main sickness and disability benefits, the Times reported, external . Milburn, a former Labour health secretary, has been tasked by the government with helping reduce the one in eight 18-to 24-year-olds in the UK who are not in education, employment or training - or Neet. He said on Wednesday night that his plans would not be pain-free and would affect both existing and new claimants. His report is expected to recommend that under-25s are no longer able to claim the health element of universal credit or personal independence payment (Pip).
Nov-11-2026, 23:22:04 GMT
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