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The article discusses the changes in the benefits industry since the 100-day election of the new coalition government in Great Britain. It highlights some of its proposed schemes including reducing the industry's annual allowance, eliminating the default retirement age and increasing the value-added tax (VAT) for new company cars from 17.5% to 20%. It also explores the modifications from the Pre-Budget Report of the Labour Party in April 2011 and the maintained changes due from 2012.