Government news, all in one place
Government news, all in one place
The Department for Work and Pensions is responsible for welfare, pensions, and child maintenance policy in the UK. It administers state pensions and benefits, supports people into work, and provides financial support to those in need.
Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)
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Monday, 29 December 2025
Thousands of people at risk of dropping out of work will be given more support to stay in their jobs thanks to new Government-funded occupational heal...
Saturday, 20 December 2025
Hundreds of thousands of people will benefit from an expansion of a trial to tackle poor housing and protect taxpayers’ cash from rogue landlords....
Thursday, 18 December 2025
The backlog of people waiting to have their work capability assessed is to be significantly reduced through a package of measures that will reduce UK ...
Wednesday, 17 December 2025
Former Heath Secretary Alan Milburn has today launched his groundbreaking investigation into the causes of record unemployment and inactivity among 16...
Wednesday, 10 December 2025
Almost one million young people will benefit from learning or employment opportunities as a result of a major £820 million funding package....
Wednesday, 10 December 2025
The £725 million package of reforms to the apprenticeship system will help to tackle youth unemployment and drive economic growth, with thousands more...
Wednesday, 03 December 2025
Benefit cheats, fraudsters and debtors who can afford to repay but refuse will have money taken directly from their bank accounts or lose their driver...
Tuesday, 25 November 2025
Unpaid carers will have their Carer's Allowance earnings related overpayments reviewed and potentially cancelled or repaid, following an independent r...
Friday, 14 November 2025
Vulnerable claimants moved to Universal Credit with specialist help, as Government puts those who need it most at heart of delivery ...
Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Nine million pensioners are to benefit from vital support for energy costs during the colder months as Winter Fuel Payments start hitting bank account...
Monday, 10 November 2025
An independent investigation will be launched to tackle the persistently high numbers of young people out of work, education and training, which minis...
Wednesday, 05 November 2025
More than 60 major and many small employers are joining forces with government to tackle the rising tide of ill-health that is pushing people out of w...
Monday, 03 November 2025
UK businesses are being offered no-fee specialist recruitment support to fill vacancies as the full rollout of a national campaign launches today (Mon...
Thursday, 30 October 2025
A new trial to boost Pension Credit take up is underway after analysis showed significant regional disparities in pensioners claiming the benefit, whi...
Thursday, 30 October 2025
Disabled people will be at the heart of the first ever full review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) following the appointment of two co-chairs, ...
Tuesday, 21 October 2025
Millions of workers across the UK could see their pensions increase by up to 60% as new regulations for Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) schemes ...
Wednesday, 15 October 2025
Across the country, thousands more people will be helped back towards employment through support ranging from peer-to-peer support groups to mental he...
Wednesday, 15 October 2025
Pensioners are being warned to look out for Winter Fuel Payment text message scams following a surge in activity from opportunistic criminals ahead of...
Thursday, 09 October 2025
Over 40,000 more sick or disabled people will receive intensive employment support to move into secure, fulfilling work and out of poverty, thanks to ...
Tuesday, 23 September 2025
Thousands more young people are to receive life-changing support into work or training – with football clubs across the country signing up to help the...
Monday, 22 September 2025
The Pension Protection Fund has today (23rd September) confirmed that it will not charge a levy to pension providers, saving £45 million across 5,000 ...
Sunday, 21 September 2025
Specialist Jobcentre staff redeployed to give skills and employment support to tens of thousands of people with no requirement to look for work....
Sunday, 14 September 2025
The Department for Work and Pensions announced that Dr Stephen Brien has been reappointed as Chair of the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC). ...
Wednesday, 03 September 2025
Thousands of sick or disabled people will be helped into good, secure jobs following a major expansion of tailored employment support announced by the...
Wednesday, 20 August 2025
Equity and inclusion consultant Zara Todd has been appointed as Chair of the Government's new Independent Disability Advisory Panel, taking a guiding ...
Wednesday, 20 August 2025
Thousands more young people will receive tailored support to help them into a fulfilling career thanks to a £45 million extension to the Youth Guarant...
Monday, 18 August 2025
Millions of people will receive their essential financial support before the August bank holiday weekend, as the Government has confirmed that benefit...
Monday, 21 July 2025
Victims of miscarriages of justice will no longer lose out on key benefit support, thanks to legislative changes coming into force today [Tuesday 22 J...
Monday, 21 July 2025
Millions of people could benefit from a more secure retirement as the Government today [Monday 21 July 2025] revives the landmark Pensions Commission ...
Sunday, 20 July 2025
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions the Rt Hon Liz Kendall MP delivered the below speech on the 21 July 2025....
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