Tonight's Big Night In will be a step down memory lane for actors Martin Henderson and Anna Hutchison.

The Govt appears to accept it cannot deny the benefit to young people who refuse work or training until there are enough training places available.

John Key has announced a $152 million plan to create work, education and training opportunities for unemployed youth after the number out of work rose from 4000 last June to 17,000 this June.

In the jelly wrestling match that was Bennett versus the beneficiaries this week, I think Bennett gets the honours.

Paula Bennett is prepared to say sorry for the release of private income details of two solo mothers if a Privacy Act complaint is upheld.

Paula Bennett has asked her officials to look into setting up a loan to help solo parents cover their extra study costs.

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett is unrepentant for disclosing the amounts two solo mothers have received in benefits.

Paula Bennett told Parliament that, apart from reading the Privacy Commission's website, she did not seek any advice before releasing details of two solo mothers' benefits.

Readers debate whether Paula Bennett was right to release the income details of two solo mothers.

Details of benefits received by two solo mothers have been made public by the Government after the pair criticised cutbacks.

Our political correspondent on National's attacks on Phil Goff.