Some under-25s should get fewer benefits, Milburn review to say

The proposed radical overhaul of the welfare system would move under-25s off the main sickness benefits.

Under Milburn's plan, under-25s would receive an allowance on the same basic rate as universal credit.

Some could be eligible for a new 'additional cost allowance' to cover day-to-day costs related to their conditions.

People can claim Pip to help them with the additional cost of being disabled or living with long-term physical or mental health conditions.

In his interim report, Milburn said survey data found that 19% of young people claiming disability or health benefits were in work.

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