British Prime Minister Gordon Brown will set out measures today designed to find jobs for 500,000 British workers, bringing the UK closer to full employment than before.

A large number of staff in Jobcentres, Benefit Offices and the combined Jobcentre Plus offices in Britain have all had to deal with violence at work, according to new research out today.

Tony Blair has signalled further reforms to the Welfare State including a drive to help more lone parents and disabled people find work.