Healey vows to cut welfare bill before next election with ‘tough’ approach to young people

Chancellor’s comments come as fiscal watchdog says disability benefits will cost £100bn a year before end of decade Business live – latest updates John Healey had said there will be a reduction in the welfare bill before the next election, with a “tough” approach to young people who do not accept support to get a job or training.

The chancellor was repeatedly pressed on the issue in broadcast interviews after…