News Insight: Welfare overhaul transforms the fight against poverty
By Ross Watson 06 July 2010
The coalition government has started work on overhauling the welfare system and wants to encourage people to work their way out of poverty and dependence on benefits. Ross Watson investigates whether the reforms will help those in greatest need.
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