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IFS Reports £6 Billion Rise in Working-Age Benefits

11/20/2025

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  • The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) reports working-age benefits total £6 billion more, including £2 billion for disability benefits, £3 billion Universal Credit, and £1 billion smaller benefits.
  • Rachel Reeves, Shadow Chancellor, plans to tackle the £20 billion shortfall through tax increases, outlining priorities to cut NHS waiting lists, national debt, and living costs.
  • She aims to address private dentistry costs by promoting transparency and affordability in dental care.