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Labour Could Save £8 Billion Annually by Means-Testing Disability Benefits, Report Finds

A report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies suggests that Labour could save £8 billion annually by means-testing disability benefits, particularly targeting middle-class young individuals with anxiety. The report also indicates that limiting Personal Independence Payments for those under 30 to individuals with severe disabilities could save an additional £2.2 billion. The findings highlight a significant increase in PIP spending and compare the UK's disability benefit claims to those of other countries.

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A report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies suggests that Labour could save £8 billion annually by means-testing disability benefits, particularly targeting middle-class young individuals with anxiety. The report also indicates that limiting Personal Independence Payments for those under 30 to individuals with severe disabilities could save an additional £2.2 billion. The findings highlight a significant increase in PIP spending and compare the UK's disability benefit claims to those of other countries.

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Means-test disability benefits to save £8billion and cut handouts to middle-class youngsters with anxiety, Labour told

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Labour Could Save £8 Billion Annually by Means-Testing Disability Benefits, Report Finds