Under-22s will not get incapacity benefits under welfare shake-up
Source: BBC
Mitchell LabiakBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesUnder-22s with long-term illnesses or disabilities will no longer be able to claim a health top-up on universal credit under government plans.It was one of the measures announced by Work Secretary Liz Kendall in a shake-up of the benefits system she said would cut UK's growing welfare bill.Some 66,000 18 to 21-year-olds are currently claiming the benefit and…
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