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Starmer’s ‘Project Chainsaw’: the NHS, Whitehall, welfare

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Examining the Rise of Disability Benefits and Systemic Challenges

This chapter explores the rising costs and systemic challenges of disability and incapacity benefits in the UK, emphasizing the implications of government policies on beneficiaries. It highlights how tighter regulations can inadvertently push individuals to rely on higher-tier benefits, creating disincentives for employment within the social safety net.

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