Welfare reform 'must happen', minister says

UK Welfare Secretary Pat McFadden stresses the necessity of welfare reform to address rising benefits costs and ensure people receive necessary assistance. The government recently shelved proposed cuts to disability benefits and initiated a review under disability minister Sir Stephen Timms, amid pressure to find alternative funding sources. McFadden emphasizes that welfare reform is ongoing, hinting at potential changes to universal credit eligibility as part of broader efforts to improve the system and reduce long-term costs.