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A MAJOR Department for Work and Pensions benefit will be scrapped two years sooner than expected.
The government has confirmed that it is speeding up the process of axing income-related employment and support allowance (ESA).
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All legacy legacy benefits will be phased out by 2026Credit: Alamy
Households currently receiving income-related ESA are being encouraged to transition to Universal Credit.
ESA provides financial support for those unable to work due to illness or disability.
Initially,…
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