Work coaches to focus on long-term unemployed

Published On Mar 5, 2025, 11:44 PM

The UK government plans to redeploy 1,000 work coaches to help the long-term unemployed, particularly those on health-related benefits, to find jobs. Despite the initiative aimed at reducing welfare costs, the Resolution Foundation predicts that only 3% of those affected will secure employment. The welfare system is criticized for being ineffective, and the government acknowledges the need for reforms. Significant spending on sickness benefits is projected to increase dramatically in the coming years.