Government mulls benefit sanctions for sick and disabled claimants

Press Association
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The Government is considering enforcing tougher sanctions for sick and disabled benefit claimants who refuse to take steps to get back into the workplace.


Proposals reportedly put forward by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) could see claimants lose up to 70% of their weekly employment support allowance (ESA) if they fail to take part in work-related activity.
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