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Tough new measures announced by Pensions Minister Steve Webb today will ensure pension schemes deliver value for money for savers.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
More than 40,000 people have moved from claiming benefits to running their own business thanks to New Enterprise Allowance.
The government’s strategy for the future of pension provision following the reform proposals announced in the Budget Statement yesterday.
Over a quarter of a million jobseekers have escaped long-term unemployment and found lasting work – normally at least 6 months.
New figures show 4,280 people started claiming Universal Credit by the end of 2013 – as the national roll-out of the new benefit continues.
The employment rate has hit a 5 year high and a record 30.19 million people are now in jobs.
The Department for Work and Pensions announced today that Mark Boyle has been appointed as Chair of The Pensions Regulator.
Latest statistics from the Office for National Statistics indicate that the government’s reforms to workplace pensions are working.
A quarter of a million more children were living with both their birth parents in 2012 compared with 2011.
New changes to the law to give greater protection to vulnerable children.
Over 3 million workers have begun saving into a workplace pension scheme as a result of automatic enrolment, according to figures from The Pensions Regulator.
Minister of State for Disabled People, Rt Hon Mike Penning, is supporting our strongest ever and best prepared Winter Paralympic team.
Nearly half a million people have been helped into jobs through the Work Programme and new measures will continue to improve the scheme.
A statement by the Rt Hon Mike Penning MP, Minister of State for Disabled People, on the future of the Independent Living Fund.
9,200 households that had their benefits capped have moved into work, or reduced their own benefit claim below the weekly limit of the cap.
The government is increasing payments from £115,000 to £123,000 for new compensation scheme starting in April.
Support for disabled people to lead independent lives will be delivered through the mainstream adult social care system.
The first conference of its kind to showcase the talents of disabled people and their huge value to Scotland’s economy is taking place in Glasgow today (4 March 2014).
The launch of a Haringey jobs pilot aimed at getting more young people from black and ethnic minorities into work.
A consultation is being launched highlighting action the government is taking to tackle child poverty.
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