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  • 208,000 people escape long-term unemployment thanks to the Work Programme

    The Work Programme has helped 208,000 jobseekers to escape long-term unemployment and find lasting work.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Record 30 million people in jobs

    Employment hit a new record high this month with over 30 million people in jobs for the first time.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Accelerating action to stop rogue EU benefit claims

    The Prime Minister announces from 1 January 2014 all EU jobseekers have to wait for 3 months before they can apply for out of work benefits.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Improved benefit test for migrants launched

    A new test for migrants who want to claim income-related benefits is being rolled out to Jobcentres across England, Scotland and Wales.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Universal Credit: working together for improved outcomes

    How DWP and local authorities are working together to implement Universal Credit.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Penning welcomes findings of Litchfield review of Work Capability Assessment

    The government welcomes the fourth review of the Work Capability Assessment that says good progress and notable improvements have been made.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Stepping up the fight against fraud

    £16 million investment to help local government take on fraudsters.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Press briefing: afternoon 10 December 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Nelson Mandela's memorial and Universal Credit.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Benefit cap: 19,000 potentially capped into work

    New statistics show the full impact of the benefit cap for the first time – following the successful national roll-out completed this autumn.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Universal Credit progress

    The next stage of delivery of Universal Credit will concentrate on the continued safe and secure roll out of the vital reform.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Disability Confident regional event – Birmingham

    Working with employers to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure that disabled people can fulfil their potential.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Universal Credit encourages people to look for jobs

    Research shows that Universal Credit claimants do more to get into work than jobseekers claiming under the current system.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Universal Credit expands to Rugby and Inverness

    New jobseekers in Inverness and Rugby will be able to make a claim for Universal Credit today as the new benefit rolls out.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • National drive to boost disability employment: first ever Disability Confident roadshow tours Britain

    Conferences are taking place across the country showcasing the talents of the 6.9 million disabled people of working-age in Great Britain.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Housing Benefit: data published on reforms to restore fairness

    New figures released today show the number of households claiming Housing Benefit that have been affected by the removal of the spare room subsidy.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Poll shows support for removal of spare room subsidy

    New independent research shows there is strong public support for reducing under-occupation and overcrowding in social housing.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Benefit cap: 36,000 accept work help

    New figures show almost 36,000 people potentially affected by the benefit cap have accepted support to get into work.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Public Accounts Committee report: 'Universal Credit: early progress'

    Response to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report: 'Universal Credit: early progress'

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Benefit sanctions – ending the ‘something for nothing’ culture

    Latest figures show Jobseeker's Allowance claimants who failed to do enough to find work had their benefits payments suspended 580,000 times.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The government's response to High Court judgment on the benefit cap

    The government's response to the High Court judgment on the judicial review of the introduction of the benefit cap.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government