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On Wednesday 18th May 2022, Minister for Disabled People Chloe Smith gave a speech to open a Disability Confident Jobs Fair at Hillman Street Jobcentre Plus.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The government’s goal to see one million more disabled people in work has been reached, the latest official figures show.
Fast-track benefit access to be extended to those nearing the end of their life on Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Attendance Allowance (AA).
Tens of thousands of British Sign Language (BSL) users are anticipating a momentous day today as a Bill that will see BSL become a recognised language in Britain is expected to clear its final hurdle on the way to becoming l…
More people nearing the end of their life will have fast-track access to financial support through the benefits system thanks to new rules coming into force today.
The government will today reaffirm its commitment to improving accessibility for D/deaf people, by backing the latest stage of the British Sign Language Bill.
Fast-tracked access to benefits will be extended to a year from six months for people nearing the end of life, under changes due to take effect from 4 April.
The government is backing a Bill to make British Sign Language (BSL) a recognised language in the UK and help deaf people play a more prominent role in society.
The Minister for Disabled People launches a consultation on disability workforce reporting as part of the National Disability Strategy
The government will deliver on its manifesto commitment by scrapping the electoral system of Supplementary Vote.
Legislation which will strengthen the integrity of elections in Britain is to be debated in the House of Commons today.
New legislation to strengthen the integrity of UK elections and protect our democracy will be introduced in Parliament today.
Minister for the Constitution and Devolution, Chloe Smith, delivers a speech hosted by Policy Exchange, on the Government's plans to defend democracy in the UK.
A Civic Honours competition has been launched across the UK today to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022.
Lord True, Minister of State for the Cabinet Office, sets the record straight on voter identification plans.
New laws announced in the Queen’s Speech will strengthen the integrity of UK elections and protect our democracy from fraud and intimidation
Individual activists will be able to campaign outdoors in a COVID-secure way from 8 March, ahead of the English local elections in May.
Individuals who need to self-isolate because of coronavirus will still be able to vote in the local elections through new emergency proxy voting measures.
Copy of the statement laid by Constitution Minister Chloe Smith, on local elections and temporary changes to the nomination process.
New laws to protect jobs and trade across the whole of the United Kingdom will come into force from 1 January 2021.
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