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Work and pensions secretary John Hutton confirms government is looking to reform welfare and benefits system
Welfare shake-up imminent

The government has confirmed that it is looking at a number of ways to reform the welfare system by encouraging long-term unemployed people to find work. But work and pensions secretary John Hutton is adamant that nobody’s benefits will be cut as a result. Tomorrow an influential report from banker David Freud is expected to… Read more »

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Tony Blair admits he created "uncertainty" for Labour when announcing his intention to step down as prime minister
Blair regrets leadership “uncertainty”

Tony Blair has admitted for the first time that his decision to announce he would not stand for a fourth election created “uncertainty” for the government. But the prime minister insisted that the situation could have been worse if he had held his cards closer to his chest. Labour has been wracked by infighting between… Read more »