Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Monday 25 Jun 2012

1. CAMERON LAUNCHES WELFARE CLAMPDOWN

David Cameron today launched a proposed clampdown on Britain's "culture of entitlement". Among "difficult" reforms he wants to cut benefits for families with three or more children and an end to housing benefits for most under-25s. The PM believes families struggling to cope outside the welfare system have reason to be resentful of those who enjoy state benefits.

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