UKBillOfficial ✓September 11, 2026· GOV.UK
Reforms to welfare system set to save £1.9 billion by the end of 2030/31
What happened
A package of measures is being introduced to significantly reduce the backlog of people awaiting work capability assessments. These measures aim to reduce UK welfare spending by £1.9 billion by the end of the 2030/31 financial year.
Why it matters
The changes mean fewer people will be waiting for their work capability assessments. This policy is projected to save the UK welfare system £1.9 billion over the next decade.
Who it affects
- ›People waiting for work capability assessments
- ›The UK welfare system
Receipts
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