Jobless single mums must follow training

A majority of MPs support cabinet’s plans to scrap the rule which demands that single mothers who have young children and receive welfare benefits must apply for jobs – if they are willing to follow a training course, reports ANP news service.


Councils are due to introduce a training programme for single mums with children under five at the beginning of next year.

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