# Benefits will be cut for some, minister confirms ahead of Milburn review on Neets crisis

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/benefits-will-be-cut-for-some-minister-confirms-ahead-of-milburn-review-on-neets-crisis/
- Published: 2026-11-15T11:44:20+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T19:35:10+00:00
- Original publisher: The Independent (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/benefits-neets-alan-milburn-pat-mcfadden-welfare-b3085179.html
- Topics: Government, Politics

## Key points

- Some young people may receive lower benefit payments.
- Milburn’s review proposes a youth allowance and stronger work support.
- The government says reform could take a decade and billions in investment.

## Summary

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden has confirmed that some people will receive less in benefits in future, as the government considers proposals to address unemployment among young people. The changes are expected to follow Alan Milburn’s review of under-25s who are not in employment, education or training, due on Tuesday, and could shift some young people from health-related benefits to a standard-rate universal credit youth allowance.

Milburn says the system should focus more on helping young people into work, training or education, and proposes an “opportunity guarantee” requiring the government to provide support. He estimates it could take 10 years to bring the number of young people outside work and education to a reasonable level, with investment running into billions, partly offset by reduced benefit spending and higher tax receipts. McFadden urged Labour MPs to back reform, arguing that long-term sickness benefits can leave young people reliant on support for years.

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