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Thursday, 15 June 2017
David Gauke, the new Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, has today (15 June 2017) welcomed the department’s new ministerial team. ...
Wednesday, 14 June 2017
Official figures released today show the number of people in work has never been higher since records began in 1971....
Friday, 21 April 2017
Martin Esom has been appointed as a non-executive director to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)....
Thursday, 20 April 2017
Damian Green today appointed Sara Weller to be the Lead Non-Executive Director at the DWP, taking over from Dame Clara Furse....
Wednesday, 12 April 2017
There are 31.84 million people in work, as well as a record high 767,000 vacancies in the economy. ...
Monday, 10 April 2017
Three million households across the country to keep more of what they earn due to a £700 million boost to Universal Credit. ...
Friday, 07 April 2017
In his new role, Professor Francis Davis will work to promote social enterprise and improve employment opportunities for disabled people. ...
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....
Big win for Scotch whisky as US tariffs are lifted
Central Arbitration Committee How to submit applications and complaints to the CAC
Government Actuary's Department Cross-government roundtable explores climate scenarios
Trade Remedies Authority Anti-dumping measure maintained on bikes from China
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Bluetongue: latest situation
Commonwealth Games return to Glasgow with UK Government backing
Department for Culture, Media and Sport Five Board Members appointed to the UK Sport Board