UK Welfare Review Proposes Cuts to Young Adults' Benefits

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Alan Milburn, a former health secretary, has completed a year-long review commissioned to address the rising number of young adults not engaged in education, employment, or training. His report, published this week, recommends significant changes to how the state supports people under 25 with disability or health-related needs. The proposal would remove access to the health components of universal credit and Personal Independence Payment, replacing them with a flat basic rate. Milburn acknowledged the changes would not be "pain-free," affecting both current and future claimants, though those with severe disabilities unable to work would receive support at a higher rate.