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Government hopeful that every household will have someone on benefits by 2015

A pilot scheme has been running in parts of the country since the mid-1980s and is expected to be rolled out nationwide by 2015.

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Posted: Oct 2nd, 2010
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‘Ousted MP glut will lead to benefits crisis’, warns DWP

The Department for Work and Pensions has warned that the country’s benefits system is in danger of collapse as ex-MPs struggle to find employment outside Westminster and have to turn to state handouts.

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Posted: May 8th, 2010
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Early Learning Centre launches Job Seekers role-play kit

Game suitable for up to 2.5m players‘It will help prepare children for when the time comes to claim benefits themselves.’

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Posted: Sep 11th, 2009
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Government launches scheme to help drummers find jobs

Drumming on furniture considered 'poor interview technique'‘We need to get across the message that even if you’re unpopular, socially awkward and are struggling at school, it doesn’t mean you automatically have to become a drummer,’ said Tim Goffe of the Musician’s Union.

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Posted: Jun 2nd, 2009
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Government slashes waiting times for unemployment

‘There’s no hiding from the fact that there were some really tough times for the work-shy during the boom years.’

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Posted: Jan 27th, 2009
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