During World War Two the government became involved in people’s lives. The Beveridge Report identified five major social problems which had to be tackled.
Part ofHistoryThe making of modern Britain (1880-1951)
Throughout World War Two 1939-1945, the country was run by a government which included Labour, Conservative and Liberal politicians.
Winston Churchill became Prime Minister and led the British Government for most of the war.
The government became much more involved in people's lives during the war. Most people welcomed this government intervention.
The war greatly affected how people in Britain lived their lives.