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Worsening mental ill health behind rising welfare bill, report says

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More than half of rise in 16 to 64-year-olds claiming disability benefits since pandemic is for mental health or behavioural conditions.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is working on cuts to the welfare budget ahead of her Spring Statement .

Labour government looking to reduce the Â65bn bill for health-related benefits.

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