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From The Rt Hon Chris Grayling
  • Chris Grayling sworn in as Lord Chancellor

    Today Justice Secretary Chris Grayling was sworn in as Lord Chancellor of Great Britain.

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

  • New Secretary of State announced

    Chris Grayling has today been announced as the Secretary of State for Justice following a Ministerial reshuffle.

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

  • 'We need all our young people to be working and contributing' say Mayor and Employment Minister

    New project to help young Londoners improve their career prospects through vital work experience and jobs advice.

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

  • Grayling: It’s in everybody’s interest that we get WCA right first time

    The latest figures show that 55 per cent of new claimants who go through the Work Capability Assessment are found fit for some form of work.

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

  • Radical scheme to rescue NEETs

    Young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEETs) stand to benefit from a new scheme.

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

  • Jobs continue to be created leading to rise in employment

    The Minister for Employment today welcomed a further increase in the number of people in work and a fall in unemployment.

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

  • Grayling: first Work Programme data shows promising signs

    First Government data on the Work Programme suggests the scheme is having a positive effect in helping the long-term unemployed.

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

  • Re-appointment of Chair to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

    The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions today announced the re-appointment of Judith Hackitt CBE as the Chair of the HSE

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

  • Private sector jobs boost sees rise in employment

    The Minister for Employment today welcomed a further rise in employment but urged caution in light of economic challenges ahead.

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

  • Mandatory work activity scheme extended

    The Government has today announced a £5million expansion of the Mandatory Work Activity scheme.

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

  • New Enterprise Allowance unleashes a wave of entrepreneurs

    4,560 businesses have been launched thanks to a Government scheme to help entrepreneurial jobseekers.

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

  • The Work Programme a year on: a revolution is under way

    A speech by the Rt Hon Chris Grayling: Minister for Employment.

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

  • New appointment to WorkCapability Assessment independent review scrutiny group

    Simon Gillespie, chief executive of the MS Society, has been appointed to the independent scrutiny group overseeing improvements to the WCA.

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

  • Positive steps in improving labour market

    The Minister for Employment today welcomed further signs of improvement to the labour market.

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

  • Support for people on sickness benefits to get back into the workplace

    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.

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

  • Latest ESA assessment figures show majority fit to work

    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.

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

  • Grayling: Labour market showing more signs of stability but we still have challenges ahead

    The labour market is showing real signs of stabilisation despite the continuing tough economic climate.

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

  • It's hard work building a successful future

    A speech by the Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP, Minister for Employment.

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

  • New research reveals true benefits of work experience

    Young people taking part in a Government-backed work experience placement are more likely to get off benefits and into work.

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

  • Let’s bring common sense back to health and safety

    A new myth busting challenge panel is being launched (11 April)  to curb the worst examples of health and safety misuse.

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