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From The Rt Hon Damian Green
  • From welfare state to welfare system

    A welfare state is not enough. We need a system that involves many players – health professionals, employers and voluntary organisations.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Lower benefit cap comes into effect

    Changes to the benefit cap come into effect on 7 November 2016, reducing the total amount of benefits a household can receive.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Joint Ministerial Working Group on Welfare - October 2016

    UK and Scottish government ministers met as part of the process to transfer the remaining welfare powers under the Scotland Act 2016.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New funding model for supported accommodation

    The new funding model for supported accommodation includes women’s refuges, homeless shelters and housing for those leaving care.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Employment reaches a record high with 31.77 million people in work

    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.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New Welfare Powers Transferred to the Scottish Parliament

    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.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Announcement of Health and Safety Executive appointments

    Six non-executive directors have been appointed to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Board.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Chancellor Philip Hammond guarantees EU funding beyond date UK leaves the EU

    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.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Record 31.7 million in work, as unemployment rate falls below 5%

    The employment rate hits a record high of 74.4%, with 31.7 million people in work.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • £12 million boost to local victims’ services

    £12 million of innovative technologies and specialist services, funded by offenders, to support victims of crime.

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

  • Damian Green 'Modernising Justice' Speech

    Speech given by Damian Green on 24 June 2014.

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

  • Police support volunteers and special constables honoured with awards

    Outstanding special constables and police support volunteers receive awards at House of Commons.

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

  • Home Office unveils new police corruption offence

    Measure should improve police integrity and transparency

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

  • £2.85 million announced for families bereaved by homicide

    Victims’ Minister Damian Green has announced a £2.85 million Homicide Service grant for families bereaved by homicide.

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

  • New powers to tackle serious and organised crime announced

    Serious Crime Bill published by the Home Office today

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

  • New tough sentences for possessing ‘paedophile manuals’

    People caught with documents that contain practical advice on how to commit sexual offences against children will face tough sentences.

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

  • Damian Green: child cruelty law to be updated

    Children will be better protected under new plans to update child cruelty law, Justice Minister Damian Green announced today.

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

  • Policing Minister visits NATO Summit site

    Damian Green briefed on policing arrangements for international gathering

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

  • Consultation on reforms to the Riot (Damages) Act

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by Damian Green and in the House of Lords by Lord Taylor of Holbeach.

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

  • Damian Green’s Police Federation (Constables’ Conference) speech

    Speech given by Damian Green on Tuesday 20 May.

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