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  • Secretary of State issues rallying cry at COP26

    Work and Pensions Secretary of State Thérèse Coffey has urged world leaders to follow the UK’s lead in the fight against climate change during talks at COP26.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Over a million jobseekers to benefit from new training opportunities

    Over a million jobseekers could benefit from extra training following the latest changes to Universal Credit, helping fill vacancies from the care sector to the engineering industry.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • The Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Amendment) Regulations 2021

    Correspondence between SSAC and the Minister for Employment about the Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Amendment) Regulations 2021.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Secretary of State speech: Pension power to combat climate change

    People. Planet. Prosperity. Work and Pensions Secretary delivered a speech at Policy Exchange on how pensions can be a superpower to help us achieve Net Zero.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • £500 million Plan for Jobs Expansion

    Hundreds of thousands of people to be supported as part of the more than £500 million expansion of the government's Plan for Jobs.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Chancellor praises workers as Plan for Jobs enters next stage

    The Chancellor will today (30 September) pay tribute to the resolve of the British public as the Government moves to the next phase of its Plan for Jobs, part of a £400 billion support package for the economy.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Government launches £500m support for vulnerable households over winter

    Vulnerable households across the country will be able to access a new £500m support fund to help them with essentials over the coming months as the country continues its recovery from the pandemic.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Support for those arriving from Afghanistan

    The DWP is supporting those arriving from Afghanistan as part of Operation Warm Welcome, including earlier access to benefit and employment support.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Taskforce tackles pension scheme governance

    New recommendations to give pension savers a voice in how their hard-earned savings are being looked after have today been published.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Legislation to ensure fairness for pensioners and taxpayers

    Following unprecedented fluctuations to earnings caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the government has today announced legislation to set aside for one year the use of average earnings growth figures for State Pensions up-rati…

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Annual review of State Pension and Industrial Death Benefit rates

    The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions explains uprating for State Pension and Industrial Death Benefit in relation to the general level of earnings for 2022 to 2023.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Membership of the Social Security Advisory Committee

    The Minister for Work and Pensions has confirmed the following reappointments to the Social Security Advisory Committee.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New National Disability Strategy launches

    More accessible housing, easier commuting and better job prospects are set to become reality for millions of disabled people in the UK through actions set out in the government’s National Disability Strategy.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • The Pensions Ombudsman to continue tenure

    Anthony Arter will continue in his role as the Pensions Ombudsman for another year.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Disabled people to have their say in shaping the future of the benefits system

    The new Health and Disability Green Paper – launched today – will pave the way for a fairer future of the benefits system to better meet the needs of disabled people and those with health conditions.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Government announces package of measures to support road haulage industry

    Measures introduced to support recruitment and retention within the road haulage industry to ease pressure on the sector.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • HGV driver shortage letter to industry

    Government has announced a package of measures to help address the shortage of hauliers.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • A new way forward for posties and others who have workplace pensions

    A new type of pension scheme, with the potential to provide better retirement outcomes and stability, will move a step closer today.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Cohabiting couples to benefit from changes to bereavement benefit rules

    Today (Thursday 15 July 2021), Baroness Stedman-Scott will set out plans to extend bereavement support to cohabiting couples with children.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Expert report: every UK job has the potential to be green

    Independent Green Jobs Taskforce issues call to action on how the UK can deliver a green industrial revolution with government, business and the education sector working together.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government