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Ruby Flanagan & Kieran Isgin

EXPLAINED: Five dwp benefit and universal credit changes confirmed in the budget | Rare Historical Photos

Some key changes will be delivered to benefits from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP).

Earlier this week, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his Spring Budget to the House of Commons which confirmed changes that could affect millions of people. Mr Hunt highlighted that the Budget's focus towards claimants on Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments (PIP) was to boost their contribution to the workforce.

The Chancellor said he wanted to remove the barriers that are prohibiting claimants from getting back into Work. He also targeted disabled benefit claimants who want to work and stated that such people "will always be able to seek work without fear of losing financial support" as a result of the new changes, the Mirror reports.

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