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A state of drought has been declared in parts of eastern England. The government's new work scheme is underway to get a million people off benefits and into work within two years.

The Environment Agency has declared an official drought in parts of eastern England. With farmers facing restrictions on watering crops, an Asian strawberry farmer tells us he worried about the impact.

A plan is underway to get a million people off benefits and into work within 2 years. The government's new work scheme will see private companies paid to put unemployed people into jobs.

30 minutes

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Fri 10 Jun 2011 12:30

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  • Fri 10 Jun 2011 12:30