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People claiming Universal Credit are significantly more likely to move into work than those on Jobseeker’s Allowance.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
The number of women in employment has hit a record 14.6 million, with nearly 1 million (975,000) more women in work than 5 years ago.
Today, 18 more jobcentre offices start offering Universal Credit.
Latest government figures show that employment by small businesses has increased by 1,618,000 over the last 5 years.
Priti Patel MP spoke to members of the 5% Club about the benefits of apprenticeships to young people and businesses.
The government is helping more young people achieve their potential – and youth unemployment is now lower than it was in 2010.
The Chancellor has published the results of the spending review, including details of the DWP’s budget over the course of this Parliament.
More jobcentres across Britain now offer Universal Credit as 12 more offices take new claims from today.
More jobcentres across Britain now offer Universal Credit as 17 more sites start taking new claims from today.
Employers have pledged to do more to support disabled jobseekers after an event held by Minister for Disabled People Justin Tomlinson.
The UK employment rate has risen to a new record high of 73.7%, and average pay has grown 3% over the last year.
Universal Credit reaches 492 jobcentres as 22 more start taking new claims from today (Monday 9 November 2015).
Around 28,000 people who have had their benefits capped have moved into work, reduced their Housing Benefit claim or no longer claim it.
Latest statistics show that older working age women (50 to 64) are more likely to be in employment than at any time in the past 30 years.
Fraud and error in the benefit system has dropped to the lowest level ever, falling by £350 million last year.
Universal Credit is available in 16 more from jobcentres from today (Monday 2 November).
Correspondence between SSAC and the Minister for Welfare Reform about changes to support for mortgage interest.
Over 450 jobcentres now offer Universal Credit as 25 more start taking new claims from today (26 October 2015).
The Minister for Disabled People, Justin Tomlinson, calls on politicians to help more disabled jobseekers into work.
Correspondence between SSAC and the HM Treasury about changes to tax credits.
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