Government's Employment Initiative

The government aims to increase the employment rate from around 75% to 80% by introducing the 'Get Britain Working' initiative. This plan includes significant changes to employment support, targeting the 2.8 million individuals currently out of the workforce due to long-term sickness. The government emphasizes the need for new policies that will reduce the £137 billion benefits bill, such as removing welfare payments for those who refuse training or education. However, this approach may face criticism from both within the government and from businesses regarding the feasibility and ethical implications of these policies.