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The Social Security Advisory Committee has been asked to undertake an independent review of Passported benefits.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Speech by the Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP
Figures released today show customer error is now costing the taxpayer more than fraud or official error.
New figures published today by the Office for National Statistics show another rise in employment and a fall in overall unemployment.
Around two and half million people are expected to be supported through the new Work Programme over the next five years.
Support for employment services for disabled people should be focused on the individual and not the institution.
Speech by Lord David Freud, Minister for Welfare Reform.
Speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
A fall in unemployment including youth unemployment and rise in people in full time jobs is welcomed by Employment Minister Chris Grayling.
The Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) has been asked to consider proposals for the Housing Benefit (Amendment) Regulations.
From today Jobcentre Plus advisers can refer jobseekers that need additional support to get back to work onto mandatory work activity.
Research published today examines smartcard schemes that local authorities have implemented.
A speech by the Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP, Minister for Employment.
On the 12 May 2011 we published a survey of over 2,500 lone parents currently claiming Income Support.
The latest Households Below Average Income figures were published today.
Three-quarters of people who apply for ESA are found either fit for work or stop their claim before completing their medical assessment.
Rising private sector employment and a fall in the overall number of people unemployed is a welcome step in the right direction.
New research published today by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) explores the relationship between work and parenthood.
Maria Miller MP, the Minister for Disabled People, speaks to the Capita conference on Monday 28 March 2011.
Disabled people will be able to rely on a non means tested cash benefit as Living Allowance is replaced by Personal Independence Payment.
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