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From Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
  • New initiative to boost disadvantaged groups in work

    An employer toolkit to help businesses recruit and retain more single parents and care leavers has been launched.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Susan Park appointed as Director General, Universal Credit operations

    Susan Park has been appointed Director General Universal Credit Operations, accountable for its operation in jobcentres and service centres.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Labour Market Statistics

    James Brokenshire has today welcomed the latest Labour Market Statistics, which show continued stability for the Northern Ireland economy.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Employment hits highest rate since records began

    The employment rate is at a record 74.6% – the highest employment rate since records began in 1971.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New budgeting support for Universal Credit claimants

    Free online support to help Universal Credit claimants with their personal finances launches today (13 February 2017).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Expert advisory group appointed to the automatic enrolment review

    An announcement about the membership of the external advisory group that will support the 2017 review into automatic enrolment.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Separated parents working together on child maintenance arrangements

    Thousands of children are benefiting from their separated parents working together on child maintenance arrangements, new figures show.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Benefit cap restores fairness to the system

    Figures published on 2 February 2017 show that 26,000 households who had their benefits capped have moved into work.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Employment boost for older workers

    A new government strategy encourages the over 50s to reap the benefits of work, including a second career.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New figures show more than £84 million awarded in compensation through Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme

    More than £84 million in compensation has been awarded as part of the Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Greater Manchester and London handed new disability powers

    Greater Manchester and London are to receive new powers to help thousands more disabled people get into work.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New streamlined Jobcentre Plus network with more support for jobseekers

    Plans to reform DWP Jobcentre Plus offices and benefit centres.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Supporting housing tenants

    Caroline Nokes reiterates her commitment to working with the social housing sector to best support claimants.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Third Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme levy announced

    Penny Mordaunt, Minister for Disabled People, announced on 18 January 2017 the amount of the third Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme levy.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Unemployment rate at 11-year low

    The unemployment rate has remained at an 11-year low of just 4.8% – down by more than 900,000 since 2010.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Better support for bereaved families

    More people that have suffered the death of a spouse or civil partner will be entitled to increased support.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Prime Minister unveils plans to transform mental health support

    Theresa May announces a comprehensive package of measures to transform mental health support in our schools, workplaces and communities.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Flexible hours key to working longer, says new report

    Almost half of workers would stay in work if they were offered more flexibility by their employers in later life, according to new research.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • 95,000 businesses launched with jobcentre scheme

    More than 95,000 businesses have been launched by jobseekers with the support of a scheme to boost innovation.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Ministerial appointments: 21 December 2016

    The Queen has approved new ministerial appointments for HM Treasury, DWP, Department of Health and the Department for Business.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government