Disabled UK workers must do “their duty” to find remote jobs or risk their benefits being cut by £4680 a year, said Laura Trott, chief secretary to the Treasury.
The comments came as the government set out its Autumn budget, announcing plans to get those with disabilities – including mental health or mobility issues – to work from home or risk losing welfare benefits.
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