Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced changes to UK's benefits system to reduce claimants, including work compliance measures and tightening assessments.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced major changes to the UK's benefits system, aiming to reduce the number of people claiming benefits. Changes include altering the Fit Note procedure, stopping benefits for non-compliance with Work Coach directives, and tightening the Work Capability Assessment. The DWP plans to cut disability benefits, impacting over 450,000 people by 2029, but forecasts show only 15,400 more people will move into paid work.