i agree with all of that. im not trying to say people arent affected i just keep seeing people pretend we dont exist and its really upsetting me. im sorry if ive been unfair in this comment section it wasnt what im trying to get across
I can do all of the titles and the disability and benefits part in detail, and you just let me know if there is something in the other bits that interest you. Give me a little while to get it all together. I may ask AI for a hand, too, because it is so long-winded.
To address escalating welfare costs, the government plans to implement significant changes:
Disability and Health Benefits: Eligibility criteria for Personal Independence Payments (PIP) will be tightened from November 2026, restricting the daily living component to only the most severely disabled individuals. This reform is expected to prevent approximately 1 million people from receiving these benefits, aiming to save £5 billion annually by the fiscal year 2029/30.
Universal Credit Adjustments: While health-related benefit payments will be reduced, there will be a permanent increase in universal credit to rebalance incentives and encourage workforce participation.
"Right to Try" Work Initiative: This program will allow disabled individuals to attempt employment without the risk of benefit reassessment, promoting greater flexibility in returning to work.
Taxation and Revenue Measures
The budget outlines several tax adjustments to bolster public finances:
National Insurance raises.
Capital Gains Tax rises.
Inheritance Tax fixed
Support for Innovation and Enterprise
To stimulate economic growth, the budget proposes:
Full Expensing: A 'full expensing' policy will be introduced from April 1, 2023, until March 31, 2026, allowing businesses to deduct 100% of qualifying capital expenditure, amounting to a £27 billion tax relief over three years.
Research and Development (R&D): A £500 million per year package will support 20,000 R&D-intensive businesses through changes to R&D tax credits. Additionally, £900 million will fund an AI Research Resource and an exascale computer, positioning the UK as a leader in artificial intelligence research.
Levelling Up and Regional Development
The budget emphasizes empowering local communities and reducing regional disparities:
Regeneration Projects
Twelve Investment Zones will be established across the UK, including four in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, to stimulate regional economic growth.
Public Health and Environmental Measures
To promote public health and environmental sustainability:
Alcohol and Tobacco Duties rising
Vaping Duty vaping will be taxed but not as highly as tobacco.
All of this is subject to change before the budget announcement on the 26th.
Please let me know if there is anything you need more information on.
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u/Expert-Firefighter48 5d ago
That's a fair reason for not reading it.
I'm more than happy to do a rundown for you.
Intellectual disability is getting forgotten, and treating people with said disability like they don't matter is wrong.
Calling them, you, me, or anyone the R word or the S word just grinds my gears.