The UK Government has unveiled a series of measures designed to slash £5 billion from the current welfare bill.

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Liz Kendall has revealed the number of new people claiming the benefit is 'not sustainable'.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this been met with backlash from some groups - and some feel the Government hasn't tightened things enough.

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The UK Government has unveiled a series of measures designed to slash £5 billion from the current welfare bill.
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Liz Kendall has revealed the number of new people claiming the benefit is 'not sustainable'.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this been met with backlash from some groups - and some feel the Government hasn't tightened things enough.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK Government unveiling a benefit crackdown designed to save £5bn

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