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First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The Department for Work and Pensions today announced the appointment of its new Chief Information Officer.
Thousands of people who have been on sickness benefits for more than 15 years have been found fit to work and will now get support.
A speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP.
Ministers will be able to fine benefit cheats up to £2,000, with a minimum penalty of £350 without having to take them to court.
Letters are being sent this week to households who may be affected by the benefit cap.
Speech by Lord Freud , Minister for Welfare Reform.
Child maintenance system - promise of intensive action against irresponsible parents who've failed to support their children.
Local authorities will have a role in shaping and delivering Universal Credit, Lord Freud, Minister for Welfare Reform, said today.
A speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
The latest figures show that 54 per cent of people who go through the Work Capability Assessment are found fit for some form of work.
An order has been laid in Parliament today to bring the Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission back under direct Ministerial control.
Current private pensions regulations are being put in the spotlight this week, as part of the Government’s ‘Red Tape Challenge’.
The labour market is showing real signs of stabilisation despite the continuing tough economic climate.
A speech by the Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP, Minister for Employment.
Young people taking part in a Government-backed work experience placement are more likely to get off benefits and into work.
Warning to people who commit benefit fraud abroad.
A speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP, Secretary of State.
A new myth busting challenge panel is being launched (11 April) to curb the worst examples of health and safety misuse.
From this week the average state pension payment for 2012/13 is estimated to be £124 a week, an increase of £6 from last year.
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