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UK Chancellor Healey vows to cut welfare bill before next election

UK Chancellor John Healey said the welfare bill will fall before the next election, promising a 'tough' approach to young people who refuse support to find work or training. His remarks came after fiscal watchdog documents suggested sickness and disability benefits could cost £100bn a year by the decade's end. He ruled out 'crude cuts', pending two major reviews.

UK Chancellor Healey vows to cut welfare bill before next election

This summary is based on reporting by The Guardian.

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