The government'​s new work scheme has begun, with ministers hoping to get a million people off benefits and into employment over the next two years.

Under the scheme, approved providers, mostly private companies, will try to find work for claimants in the UK.

Seven-year contracts have been agreed and are on a payment by results basis.

More here:

www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13706710​

Originally published 10 June 2011

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