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The labour market has finished a record breaking year with unemployment down by over 100,000 people and the rate running at 4.8%.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
This week DWP turns 100 years old, marking a century of supporting people into jobs and encouraging them to save for their future.
A new two-year project to support people with learning disabilities and autism to find work has been launched by the government.
The government has announced a review of automatic enrolment to encourage more people to save into a workplace pension.
A consultation has been launched today (21 November 2016) on the detail of a new funding model for the supported accommodation sector.
Jobseekers who are homeless or suffering from a mental health condition can access hardship payments immediately after a benefit sanction.
A welfare state is not enough. We need a system that involves many players – health professionals, employers and voluntary organisations.
Changes to the benefit cap come into effect on 7 November 2016, reducing the total amount of benefits a household can receive.
UK and Scottish government ministers met as part of the process to transfer the remaining welfare powers under the Scotland Act 2016.
The new funding model for supported accommodation includes women’s refuges, homeless shelters and housing for those leaving care.
The number of people in work is at a record high with nearly 175,000 more people in work up to July 2016, compared to the previous 3 months.
The Scottish Parliament today takes on new powers which will allow it to adapt the existing UK welfare system more closely to Scotland’s needs.
Six non-executive directors have been appointed to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Board.
British businesses and universities will have certainty over future funding and should continue to bid for competitive EU funds while the UK remains a member of the EU.
The employment rate hits a record high of 74.4%, with 31.7 million people in work.
Household incomes have risen to a record high according to statistics released today, with the fastest growth in 10 years.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Unemployment has dropped to its lowest rate since 2005 while the employment rate has stayed at a record high of 74.2%.
The employment rate in the UK has hit another record high of 74.2%, and there are more people in work than ever before.
Universal Credit is now in every jobcentre across the country for single jobseekers.
The UK employment rate remains at a record 74.1%, according to new figures out today.
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