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People are doing more to find work as Universal Credit begins to help people move into work more quickly.
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We've launched a major advertising campaign targeted at nearly 50 towns and cities across the country.
The Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission has published its second annual State of the Nation 2014 Report
A consultation on the proposal to take account of surplus earnings from the prior 6-month period when a person reclaims Universal Credit.
Lord Astor and Mark Francois joined D-Day veterans and their families for a special service at Westminster Abbey
Unemployment has seen the largest annual fall since records began over 40 years ago.
Unemployment in Wales has fallen by 3,000 over the last quarter, official figures published today (15 October) show.
Oliver Letwin responds to the review, outlining how government will improve the experience of service personnel moving into civilian life.
Today, 10 October, is World Mental Health Day, which raises public awareness and promotes open discussion about mental health.
GPs say they would refer eligible patients to a new service to support employers and staff over sickness absence in a new report out today.
A competition for retail and hospitality firms to share £2 million to support lower paid staff to increase their earnings has opened.
The achievements of the British armed forces Invictus Games team were recognised last night at the 16th annual Pride of Britain Awards.
Three years on from an historic government move to outlaw enforced retirement, more than 1 million over 65s now choose to stay in work.
DWP announce that Universal Credit will be rolled out to all Jobcentres and local authorities across the country from early next year.
A UK government-backed jobs scheme has helped more than 15,000 unemployed people in Wales find lasting work, new figures have revealed.
More than 53,000 new businesses have been set up thanks to a government scheme which helps people on benefits become their own boss.
SSAC has asked the government to examine the balance in social security coverage between self-employed and employed workers.
SSAC has begun a consultation on proposals that certain Universal Credit claimants must wait 7 days before they are entitled to benefit.
The Labour Market Statistics released today (17 September) show that unemployment levels remained unchanged in Wales over the last quarter.
The Invictus Games ended with a spectacular 5-hour concert headlined by the Foo Fighters at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London.
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