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Badenoch unveils welfare reform plan affecting jobless under-25s' universal credit eligibility

1 Ekim 2026The Guardian

Kemi Badenoch proposes a welfare reform that would limit universal credit access for many jobless individuals under 25, introducing a new allowance contingent on work participation.
Kemi Badenoch has unveiled a controversial welfare reform plan aimed at reducing reliance on universal credit among jobless under-25s. The proposal introduces a 'Get to Work Allowance' for young people who have not been in continuous employment for six months, requiring them to participate in a work scheme.
If they remain unemployed after six months, they will transition to a 'Subsistence Allowance' at a reduced rate. This initiative is part of the Conservative Party's strategy to address the growing number of young people not engaged in work or education.
With over one million young people in the UK currently not in employment, education, or training, the Conservative Party is under pressure to address this issue ahead of their upcoming conference. The proposed changes to universal credit are positioned as a means to incentivize work and reduce welfare costs, amidst…
The proposed welfare reforms reflect a broader Conservative strategy that emphasizes personal responsibility and the need for young people to actively seek employment. While proponents argue that this approach encourages work and reduces welfare dependency, critics may view it as punitive, potentially exacerbating t…

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