Burnham Pauses Major Benefit Reforms | Leicester News

Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has paused major welfare reforms set for the Autumn Budget, delaying changes that would impact millions relying on benefits. With defense spending taking center stage this year, the government is pausing to await two key reviews: one on disability benefits and another on youth unemployment. Burnham, who pledged to tackle the welfare bill without blaming recipients, now wants stricter eligibility rules — especially for young people — and more mental health support to help them stay in work. For now, big benefit changes are on hold as the government gathers more data…