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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Albert Toth

Is cutting benefits the only way to save money on welfare?

Billions in rumoured welfare cuts are set to be announced by work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall today as ministers reportedly look to shave £6 billion from Britain’s benefits bill.

Changes to health and disability benefits are understood to make the bulk of the reforms, with claimants and campaigners fearing that millions may soon find it harder to qualify for the welfare they are entitled to.

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