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UK Sickness Benefits to Exceed Minimum Wage by £2,500

7/10/2025

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Next year, sickness benefits in the UK are set to surpass minimum wage earnings by £2,500, raising alarms about an expanding welfare state. Tory leader Kemi Badenoch cautions against increasing state dependency, projecting a staggering £100 billion benefits bill by 2030. She calls for urgent reforms to ensure support is directed towards those truly in need while encouraging employment.

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Next year, sickness benefits in the UK are set to surpass minimum wage earnings by £2,500, raising alarms about an expanding welfare state. Tory leader Kemi Badenoch cautions against increasing state dependency, projecting a staggering £100 billion benefits bill by 2030. She calls for urgent reforms to ensure support is directed towards those truly in need while encouraging employment.