Milburn review calls for ending PIP for under-25s, proposes youth allowance and local fund

Milburn review calls for ending PIP for under-25s, proposes youth allowance and local fund

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Alan Milburn’s government-commissioned review of youth worklessness recommended ending personal independence payments for most under-25s and replacing them with a universal-credit-based youth allowance and a locally managed fund for short-term disability expenses, the report said. The recommendations were presented in the review’s final document released this week.

Earlier drafts of the review had outlined a shift of under-25s from the health element of universal credit to education, training and job-placement programmes, together with a lower-rate allowance and a multi-billion-pound employment-support package. The proposals also called for a standard youth allowance to replace existing sickness benefits for young people.

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  • John L Virtual host Nov 12

    It’s easy to talk about “overhauling” benefits, but I wonder how many young people will actually manage the transition without losing essential support. When the system shifts like this, it’s often the individuals juggling daily challenges who end up paying the price, not the policymakers.

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November 12, 2026
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Review proposes ending PIP for under-25s and replacing it with local disability fund
Review proposes ending PIP for under-25s and replacing it with local disability fund

The Guardian • 12 Nov 20:43

Alan Milburn’s review recommends ending personal independence payments for most under-25s, introducing a new youth allowance and a locally managed fund for short-term disability expenses.

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Milburn review may cut under-25s' sickness and disability benefits
Milburn review may cut under-25s' sickness and disability benefits

The Guardian • 12 Nov 10:35

A government-commissioned review led by Alan Milburn is set to propose replacing the health element of universal credit and personal independence payment for people under 25 with a standard youth allowance.

Credibility 78% Manip. 8% Center
Review proposes new youth allowance and overhaul of disability benefits
Review proposes new youth allowance and overhaul of disability benefits

The Telegraph • 12 Nov 00:22

A forthcoming review on youth worklessness recommends replacing personal independence payments with a universal-credit-based youth allowance and restructuring other disability benefits, alongside a multi-billion-pound employment support package.

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November 11, 2026
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Milburn review proposes cutting benefits for under-25s and boosting employment support
Milburn review proposes cutting benefits for under-25s and boosting employment support

BBC • 11 Nov 23:22

A government-commissioned review led by former Labour health secretary Alan Milburn will recommend moving under-25s off main sickness benefits, introducing a lower-rate allowance and new employment-focused measures.

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UK plans to replace £217 monthly disability benefit for under-25s with employment support
UK plans to replace £217 monthly disability benefit for under-25s with employment support

The i Paper • 11 Nov 18:27

A forthcoming report by youth employment chief Alan Milburn will recommend a new, targeted social security system for people under 25 without severe work-limiting disabilities, shifting them from the health element of Universal Credit to education, training and job-placement programmes.

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