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Getting Off on a Technicality

Oh God, What Now?

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Are Benefit Sanctions Going to Make a Difference?

There was a big announcement in the form of £4 billion more for childcare. Hidden in the small print is the fact that we're expecting the biggest two-year fall and disposable incomes since records began. But on the other hand, we're going to avoid recession this year. We know Britain has a problem with 50s dropping out the workforce. What sort of things is Jeremy Hunt planning to tackle this? And are they going to make a difference?

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