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The Guardian
UK charities demand disabled youth benefit protections
More than 40 UK charities have warned ministers against tightening disability benefit rules amid a government review aimed at boosting youth employment. Concerns include potential removal of the universal credit health element for under-22s with disabilities, which could increase poverty among vulnerable young people already facing complex health challenges. The charities emphasize that cutting support and strict sanctions could worsen poverty and hinder disabled young people's access to work, advocating for supportive and tailored interventions instead.
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