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Linda Howard

DWP hits goal to see million more disabled people in work - five years ahead of deadline

The latest official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that the UK Government has reached its goal to see one million more disabled people in work.

ONS data released this week indicates that over one million more disabled people are in employment compared to five years ago, confirming the UK Government has achieved a key ambition in its efforts to improve the lives of disabled people across the country.

The latest figures show there are 4.8 million disabled people currently in employment, an increase of 1.3 million since 2017, delivering on a UK Government goal to see one million more in work by 2027.

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