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New jobseekers in Inverness and Rugby will be able to make a claim for Universal Credit today as the new benefit rolls out.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
New figures show that the government has spent over £706 million since 2010 with 28 million Cold Weather Payments during the winter.
Londoners report most 'jobsworth' decisions to mythbuster panel – with Scots and Welsh at the other end of the league table.
Conferences are taking place across the country showcasing the talents of the 6.9 million disabled people of working-age in Great Britain.
The government is urging people to take part in a consultation on workplace pension charges before it closes on 28 November.
New figures released today show the number of households claiming Housing Benefit that have been affected by the removal of the spare room subsidy.
The number of people in work has risen by 378,000 over the last year to a record breaking 29.95 million.
New independent research shows there is strong public support for reducing under-occupation and overcrowding in social housing.
The Department for Work and Pensions is to start recruitment for a new Chair of The Pensions Regulator.
New figures show almost 36,000 people potentially affected by the benefit cap have accepted support to get into work.
The ‘Tell Us Once’ service for people to tell the government about births and deaths receives ringing endorsement by the people who use it.
The government is setting out a range of proposals to reshape workplace pensions for future generations.
Response to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report: 'Universal Credit: early progress'
Latest figures show Jobseeker's Allowance claimants who failed to do enough to find work had their benefits payments suspended 580,000 times.
The government's response to the High Court judgment on the judicial review of the introduction of the benefit cap.
People on sickness benefits will be required to have regular meetings with healthcare professionals to help them with their barriers to work.
Consultation launched on capping pension fees and increasing transparency in the pensions sector.
Call for evidence launched asking business groups and stakeholders for views on the social and employment review and how it affects the UK.
A look at the progress made since the publication of the social justice strategy, and the work still to be done.
The government's response to the Supreme Court verdict on government employment schemes.
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