Long-term sick may need to find jobs in Liz Kendall's welfare shake-up

In sweeping welfare reforms, long-term sick individuals may be required to find jobs or face reduced benefits, with work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall aiming to make it harder for those claiming mental health benefits. The Labour government plans to implement reforms to ensure that sick and disabled individuals have the opportunity to work with proper support, while also reducing financial incentives that exceed jobseeker payments. Ms. Kendall has criticized the Conservatives for failing to control welfare spending and aims to put the benefits bill on a more sustainable course to benefit individuals, businesses, and the economy.

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