# UK think tank sees £8 billion in savings from means-testing disability benefit

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- Reuters, 2026-09-17 02:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-think-tank-sees-8-billion-savings-means-testing-disability-benefit-2026-09-16/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aab49c6a4391a0001267ae5

> A think tank said on Thursday that Britain could cut spending on its main disability benefit by one-third by restricting eligibility through means-testing. It said the savings could be redirected to strengthen support for people with the most severe disabilities.