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What are 'benefit sanctions'?
Benefit sanctions are penalties applied to people receiving benefits if they don't meet certain conditions, like attending appointments or looking for work. The charities in the story are concerned about tougher sanctions for disabled young people, fearing these could unfairly punish those already facing significant barriers to employment and financial stability.
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