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Monday, 03 April 2017
New plans to help workless families break the cycle of disadvantage have been announced, as part of building a fairer society....
Friday, 31 March 2017
Employment help for people with health conditions will roll out from April, along with wider reforms to ensure a fair welfare system....
Friday, 31 March 2017
The New Enterprise Allowance (NEA) is designed for people already on benefits who want the opportunity to start their own business....
Thursday, 30 March 2017
A second independent review of the disability benefit Personal Independence Payment (PIP) has been published today by Paul Gray....
Monday, 27 March 2017
Ann Harris has been appointed by the Minister for Pensions, Richard Harrington, as the new permanent chair of The Pensions Advisory Service....
Thursday, 23 March 2017
Two reports have been published today that will help inform the government’s review of the State Pension age which is due in May 2017. ...
Thursday, 16 March 2017
Household incomes have risen to a record high according to statistics released today, and income inequality remains lower than in 2010....
Wednesday, 15 March 2017
Official figures released today show that the unemployment rate has fallen to 4.7% – the lowest level in 12 years....
Wednesday, 01 March 2017
There has been a rise in the number of working households, with around 9 in 10 children living with at least one working adult....
Thursday, 23 February 2017
The government is committed to ensuring the welfare system is a strong safety net for those who need it....
Tuesday, 21 February 2017
The Minister for Disabled People, Work and Health has announced 11 new disability sector champions....
Monday, 20 February 2017
A new consultation considering the security and sustainability of defined benefit pension schemes has been launched. ...
Friday, 17 February 2017
An employer toolkit to help businesses recruit and retain more single parents and care leavers has been launched. ...
Wednesday, 15 February 2017
Susan Park has been appointed Director General Universal Credit Operations, accountable for its operation in jobcentres and service centres....
Wednesday, 15 February 2017
The employment rate is at a record 74.6% – the highest employment rate since records began in 1971....
Monday, 13 February 2017
Free online support to help Universal Credit claimants with their personal finances launches today (13 February 2017)....
Wednesday, 08 February 2017
An announcement about the membership of the external advisory group that will support the 2017 review into automatic enrolment....
Tuesday, 07 February 2017
Thousands of children are benefiting from their separated parents working together on child maintenance arrangements, new figures show....
Thursday, 02 February 2017
Figures published on 2 February 2017 show that 26,000 households who had their benefits capped have moved into work....
Thursday, 02 February 2017
A new government strategy encourages the over 50s to reap the benefits of work, including a second career. ...
Tuesday, 31 January 2017
More than £84 million in compensation has been awarded as part of the Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme....
Monday, 30 January 2017
Greater Manchester and London are to receive new powers to help thousands more disabled people get into work....
Thursday, 26 January 2017
Plans to reform DWP Jobcentre Plus offices and benefit centres....
Tuesday, 24 January 2017
Caroline Nokes reiterates her commitment to working with the social housing sector to best support claimants....
Friday, 20 January 2017
Penny Mordaunt, Minister for Disabled People, announced on 18 January 2017 the amount of the third Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme levy....
Wednesday, 18 January 2017
The unemployment rate has remained at an 11-year low of just 4.8% – down by more than 900,000 since 2010....
Friday, 13 January 2017
More people that have suffered the death of a spouse or civil partner will be entitled to increased support....
Thursday, 22 December 2016
Almost half of workers would stay in work if they were offered more flexibility by their employers in later life, according to new research....
Wednesday, 21 December 2016
More than 95,000 businesses have been launched by jobseekers with the support of a scheme to boost innovation....
Wednesday, 21 December 2016
A new campaign to promote accessibility and inclusivity in UK shops and services has been launched today by the government. ...
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