Think tank seeks welfare revolution
News Article 7 May 2003
Proposals to establish child trust funds could point the way to a radical overhaul of the welfare state, according to a leading think tank.
Lamentable benefits system deters pensioners, say MPs
News Article 9 April 2003
The complex benefits system is deterring pensioners from claiming the benefits they are entitled to, MPs have warned.
Purnell urges welfare reform
Press Review 2 April 2003
Benefit take-up falls
Press Review 28 March 2003
'Mountain to climb' in tackling benefit fraud
Press Review 4 March 2003
Watchdog says £2bn lost in benefit fraud
Press Review 13 February 2003
Benefit fraud down says report
News Article 13 February 2003
Parliament's spending watchdog has said the government is reducing benefit fraud but is still losing £2 billion a year.
Winter fuel money 'goes to Caribbean OAPs'
Press Review 9 January 2003
Workfare powers unused, say Tories
Press Review 2 January 2003
Claimants hostile to electronic benefit payment
Press Review 23 December 2002
Opposition attacks work and pensions failure
News Article 4 December 2002
The government is failing to meet its own welfare targets, the Tories claimed on Wednesday.
Welfare numbers on the increase
Press Review 25 November 2002
Smith reveals drive to end incapacity culture
Press Review 19 November 2002
Brown to attack 'unacceptable' dole culture
Press Review 1 November 2002
Gordon Brown: Urban summit speech in full
News Article 1 November 2002
Gordon Brown's speech to the urban summit in Birmingham.