UK plans welfare changes saving £5 billion but risking benefits for over 950,000 recipients.

The UK government plans significant changes to welfare benefits, including Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Universal Credit, which may save £5 billion annually. However, these changes could lead to 150,000 carers losing Carer's Allowance, 370,000 current PIP recipients losing entitlement, and 430,000 future applicants not qualifying. The budget watchdog warns that actual savings may be £1.6 billion less than projected, potentially requiring further cuts. Over 1.1 million adults with musculoskeletal conditions could receive up to £737 monthly through PIP, based on condition severity.