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From Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Welfare Reform
  • Further investment to secure future of credit unions

    Credit unions will receive up to £38m of investment to modernise and expand so they can support one million more people.

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

  • Detail behind Welfare Reforms revealed

    Today, a crucial step towards reforming the welfare state will be made as the detail behind the Welfare Reform Act 2012 is published.

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

  • Independent Housing Research Published

    Independent research into housing benefit reform is published today.

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

  • CIH Housing Conference: 13 June 2012

    A speech by Lord Freud, Minister for Welfare Reform.

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

  • Universal Credit will support young people in work

    Young people will receive greater incentives to get into work under Universal Credit.

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

  • National Digital Conference

    A speech by Lord Freud, Minister for Welfare Reform.

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

  • Welfare reform: handling the change  

    A speech by Lord Freud, Minister for Welfare Reform.

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

  • Complex benefit system leading to fraud and error

    New fraud and error figures show why fundamental reform of the benefits system is so vital.

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

  • Benefit fraudsters warned they face tougher penalties

    Ministers will be able to fine benefit cheats up to £2,000, with a minimum penalty of £350 without having to take them to court.

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

  • Government gives one year’s notice of benefit cap

    Letters are being sent this week to households who may be affected by the benefit cap.

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

  • Capita Reforming Housing Benefit Conference

    Speech by Lord Freud , Minister for Welfare Reform.

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

  • Freud: councils’ chance to shape Universal Credit

    Local authorities will have a role in shaping and delivering Universal Credit, Lord Freud, Minister for Welfare Reform, said today.

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

  • Supporting people with autism into employment

    A speech by Lord David Freud, Minister for Welfare Reform.

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

  • Extra Housing Benefit support for Londoners

    An extra £5.9m of Government funding has been allocated to councils in London to help benefit claimants renting in the private sector. …

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

  • Universal Credit - weapon against benefit fraudsters

    Universal Credit will reduce fraud and error in the benefits system, Ministers said today.

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

  • Warning for 'living together' fraudsters as justten cases cost the taxpayer over £1m

    People who commit ‘living together’ benefit fraud are being warned they face tough new sanctions under the welfare reform bill.

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

  • Councils and housing associations to test direct payments of housing cost support

    Local authority and housing association partnerships to work with on pioneering housing benefit payments projects.

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

  • Additional £30m for local authorities to support tenants in adapted accommodation and foster carers

    An additional £30 million will be available for local councils to help around 40,000 households including disabled people and foster carers.

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

  • Bereavement benefits must support claimants after loss and offer a supported return to work

    The current system of paying bereavement benefits is inconsistent and complex, with no encouragement to return to work.

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

  • Support for Mortgage Interest must be fair and affordable

    A Call for Evidence into how Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) might operate for claimants in the future.

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