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Two new  non executive directors appointed to DWP  Departmental Board

Two new non executive directors appointed to DWP Departmental Board

Tuesday, 28 June 2011

Iain Duncan Smith appointed Dame Clara Furse and David Lister to the Department for Work and Pensions’ Departmental Board....

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Publication of DWP in house research report IHR4: Right to Bid: Letter on Demand Evaluation

Publication of DWP in house research report IHR4: Right to Bid: Letter on Demand Evaluation

Tuesday, 28 June 2011

New research on the Letter on Demand service operated as part of the Right to Bid initiative has been published. ...

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All Party Parliamentary Group on Credit Unions

All Party Parliamentary Group on Credit Unions

Tuesday, 28 June 2011

Speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP...

Regulatory differences in pension schemes to be addressed

Regulatory differences in pension schemes to be addressed

Monday, 27 June 2011

Proposals to address short service refunds, small pension pots and transfers will be put forward by the Government later this year....

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Re designing  local welfare services – a call for  evidence response

Re designing local welfare services – a call for evidence response

Thursday, 23 June 2011

Local communities will be at the heart of re-designing local welfare services, according to evidence published today....

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Housing and welfare reform

Housing and welfare reform

Wednesday, 22 June 2011

Speech by Lord David Freud....

The Work Programme, Employment and Skills  Association of Employment and Learning Providers

The Work Programme, Employment and Skills Association of Employment and Learning Providers

Wednesday, 22 June 2011

Speech by the Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP. ...

Public  consultation: Passported Benefits under Universal Credit – review and advice

Public consultation: Passported Benefits under Universal Credit – review and advice

Tuesday, 21 June 2011

The Social Security Advisory Committee has been asked to undertake an independent review of Passported benefits....

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Welfare reform and homelessness

Welfare reform and homelessness

Tuesday, 21 June 2011

Speech by the Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP...

Government announces additional Trustee Members of  NEST corporation

Government announces additional Trustee Members of NEST corporation

Monday, 20 June 2011

Appointment of Trustee Members of NEST (National Employment Savings Trust)....

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Instant fines for incorrect benefit claims

Instant fines for incorrect benefit claims

Thursday, 16 June 2011

Figures released today show customer error is now costing the taxpayer more than fraud or official error....

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Consultation  response on the use of CPI for private  sector occupational pensions

Consultation response on the use of CPI for private sector occupational pensions

Thursday, 16 June 2011

The Government will not introduce legislation to override pension scheme rules, Pensions Minister Steve Webb confirmed today....

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Publication  of DWP working paper 102: Research exploring the effect of uprating by CPI  on occupational pension schemes

Publication of DWP working paper 102: Research exploring the effect of uprating by CPI on occupational pension schemes

Thursday, 16 June 2011

Research presents the findings from survey that explores the effect that changing statutory revaluation and indexation from RPI to CPI....

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Grayling: more encouraging signs in the  labour market as employment rises and unemployment falls

Grayling: more encouraging signs in the labour market as employment rises and unemployment falls

Wednesday, 15 June 2011

New figures published today by the Office for National Statistics show another rise in employment and a fall in overall unemployment....

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Publication  of DWP research report no. 753. Likely  industry responses to the workplace pension reforms: Qualitative research with  pension providers and intermediaries

Publication of DWP research report no. 753. Likely industry responses to the workplace pension reforms: Qualitative research with pension providers and intermediaries

Tuesday, 14 June 2011

Research exploring the likely pension industry responses to the forthcoming workplace pension reforms....

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Grayling launches  a revolution in back to work support as the Work Programme rolls out nationwide

Grayling launches a revolution in back to work support as the Work Programme rolls out nationwide

Friday, 10 June 2011

Around two and half million people are expected to be supported through the new Work Programme over the next five years....

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Getting in, staying in and getting on – RADAR Chief Executive publishes review of employment support for disabled people

Getting in, staying in and getting on – RADAR Chief Executive publishes review of employment support for disabled people

Thursday, 09 June 2011

Support for employment services for disabled people should be focused on the individual and not the institution....

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Publication of DWP research report 741: trial incapacity benefits reassessment: customer and staff  views and experiences

Publication of DWP research report 741: trial incapacity benefits reassessment: customer and staff views and experiences

Wednesday, 01 June 2011

The Department for Work and Pensions publishes a report of qualitative research into customer and staff views and experiences of trial....

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Publication  of DWP research report 745: employment and support allowance: findings from a  follow up survey of  customers

Publication of DWP research report 745: employment and support allowance: findings from a follow up survey of customers

Wednesday, 01 June 2011

Report of survey research into a sample of customers who made a claim for Employment and Support Allowance....

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Publication of Research Report 739 Developing a clearer understanding of the Carer’s Allowance claimant group

Publication of Research Report 739 Developing a clearer understanding of the Carer’s Allowance claimant group

Tuesday, 31 May 2011

A new research report published by the Department for Work and Pensions looks at Carer’s Allowance recipients....

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For fathers

For fathers

Wednesday, 25 May 2011

Speech by Maria Miller MP, Minister for Disabled People....

CBI: employee health and absence breakfast

CBI: employee health and absence breakfast

Tuesday, 24 May 2011

Speech by Lord David Freud, Minister for Welfare Reform....

Call for evidence on health and safety legislation for the Löfstedt Review

Call for evidence on health and safety legislation for the Löfstedt Review

Friday, 20 May 2011

The Lofstedt Review into health and safety legislation, announced by the Minister for Employment in March, today issued a call for evidence....

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DWP Research Report no.740 'An evaluation of the January 2009 and October 2010 arrangements for Support for Mortgage Interest: the role of lenders, money advice services, Jobcentre Plus and policy stakeholders'

DWP Research Report no.740 'An evaluation of the January 2009 and October 2010 arrangements for Support for Mortgage Interest: the role of lenders, money advice services, Jobcentre Plus and policy stakeholders'

Thursday, 19 May 2011

New research by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) presents findings from an evaluation of the responses of key stakeholders....

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Youth unemployment speech

Youth unemployment speech

Thursday, 19 May 2011

Speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions....

Grayling:  Government welcomes a rise in employment and a fall in youth unemployment

Grayling: Government welcomes a rise in employment and a fall in youth unemployment

Wednesday, 18 May 2011

A fall in unemployment including youth unemployment and rise in people in full time jobs is welcomed by Employment Minister Chris Grayling....

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Public consultation: The Housing Benefit (Amendment) Regulations 2011

Public consultation: The Housing Benefit (Amendment) Regulations 2011

Tuesday, 17 May 2011

The Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) has been asked to consider proposals for the Housing Benefit (Amendment) Regulations....

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Extra push for jobseekers as mandatory  work activity placements come on stream for those who need more focus

Extra push for jobseekers as mandatory work activity placements come on stream for those who need more focus

Tuesday, 17 May 2011

From today Jobcentre Plus advisers can refer jobseekers that need additional support to get back to work onto mandatory work activity....

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Publication  of DWP Research Report 735 Predictors  of attitudes to age across Europe

Publication of DWP Research Report 735 Predictors of attitudes to age across Europe

Tuesday, 17 May 2011

Differences between individuals and countries in the European region on people’s attitudes toward old age and on their experience of ageism....

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Publication  of DWP Research Report 738 Evidence  review of smartcard schemes in local authorities

Publication of DWP Research Report 738 Evidence review of smartcard schemes in local authorities

Tuesday, 17 May 2011

Research published today examines smartcard schemes that local authorities have implemented....

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