Beveridge Report

The Beveridge Report, published in 1942 by Sir William Beveridge, was a pivotal document in British social policy. It identified five "giant evils" facing society: want, disease, ignorance, squalor, and idleness. The report advocated for a comprehensive welfare state to address these issues, proposing policies like social insurance, healthcare, and education. Its recommendations led to the establishment of the National Health Service (NHS) and a more extensive social security system in the UK, significantly shaping modern welfare and ensuring support for citizens in times of need.