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Story summary
- The UK's social security system shows strain as 53.3% of households receive more in benefits than they pay in taxes.
- Unemployment stands at 5.3%, the highest in five years, with about 1.88 million jobless, half over six months.
- Non-pensioner disability and incapacity benefits have risen by £24 billion since 2019-20, with 830,000 more families claiming benefits.
- Mental health conditions drive 44% of disability claims, highlighting a contributing factor.
