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UK Cuts Disability Benefits Amid Growing Financial Struggles

7/28/2025

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On July 17, the UK government released 12 reports highlighting the growing financial struggles faced by disabled individuals, coinciding with MPs' approval of £2 billion cuts to disability benefits. These reports expose systemic barriers to employment, prompting the government to pledge a new disability support strategy focused on transparency and better communication.

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On July 17, the UK government released 12 reports highlighting the growing financial struggles faced by disabled individuals, coinciding with MPs' approval of £2 billion cuts to disability benefits. These reports expose systemic barriers to employment, prompting the government to pledge a new disability support strategy focused on transparency and better communication.