Young Claimants Costing Taxpayers Millions | Leeds News

The UK’s welfare system is under fire after revealing it spends £13,000 every minute on benefits for over 1.2 million young people aged 16–24 — with autism alone costing £2,545 per minute. Politicians warn this unsustainable trend risks trapping youth in inactivity, draining tax revenue, and failing to prepare them for work. In response, the DWP unveils a £2.5 billion youth employment push, including apprenticeship reforms and incentives, aiming to shift focus from payouts to job readiness — especially for those with health conditions like ADHD or anxiety. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f15904cd675dabb1