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Who are 'vulnerable young people'?
In this context, 'vulnerable young people' refers to those under 22 with disabilities who rely on benefits for support. The charities warn that cutting their benefits could push them into deeper poverty and make it harder for them to find work, emphasising the particular challenges this group faces in society.
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