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  • Car prices driven down for armed forces

    A new discount programme launched today could save armed forces members and their families thousands of pounds on the cost of a new car.

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

  • £51 million contract for new troops' homes

    A major contract to build new homes for soldiers and their families returning from Germany has been announced today.

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

  • MBE for 'compassionate and inspirational' warrant officer

    A Royal Navy training officer has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours List for his 'tireless efforts on behalf of others'.

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

  • Benefits capped for 33,000 households

    New figures show almost 33,000 households had their benefits capped by November 2013.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 8 January 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Universal Credit, sentencing, Geneva talks and minimum alcohol pricing.

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

  • Injured soldiers racing to recovery

    A group of severely injured soldiers who made history last year are back in South America, competing in their second Dakar rally.

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

  • More than 500 disabled people a week supported into work or training

    Disabled people are moving into jobs, training or work placements at a rate of more than 100 placements every working day.

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

  • New benefit fraud and error campaign: 'Benefits. Are you doing the right thing?'

    A new benefit fraud and error advertising campaign will be launched today (3 January 2014).

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

  • Tough new migrant benefit rules come into force tomorrow

    Tough new rules come into force to ensure that migrants don’t take advantage of the British benefits system.

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

  • 74,000 young people helped by Work Programme

    More than 74,000 young jobseekers have escaped long-term unemployment and found lasting work.

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

  • Millions of pounds still available in housing fund

    Tens of millions of pounds specifically ring-fenced to help people adapt to welfare reforms this year is still available through local authorities.

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

  • UK statement to the Philippines Reconstruction Assistance on Yolanda (RAY)

    Ambassador Ahmad: "The UK stands ready to work in partnership with the Philippines & other partners on longer-term reconstruction efforts."

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

  • 208,000 people escape long-term unemployment thanks to the Work Programme

    The Work Programme has helped 208,000 jobseekers to escape long-term unemployment and find lasting work.

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

  • Record 30 million people in jobs

    Employment hit a new record high this month with over 30 million people in jobs for the first time.

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

  • Accelerating action to stop rogue EU benefit claims

    The Prime Minister announces from 1 January 2014 all EU jobseekers have to wait for 3 months before they can apply for out of work benefits.

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

  • Disability and health employment strategy launched

    Our new strategy sets out ideas on how to help more disabled people and those with health conditions get into and stay in work.

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

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs helped to kick-start more than 32,000 new businesses

    The New Enterprise Allowance has helped enterprising jobseekers set up 32,520 new businesses.

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

  • Improved benefit test for migrants launched

    A new test for migrants who want to claim income-related benefits is being rolled out to Jobcentres across England, Scotland and Wales.

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

  • Military heroes honoured at the Millies

    The Sun's Military Awards paid tribute to the excellence and courage of Armed Forces personnel at a ceremony held in Greenwich last night.

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

  • Universal Credit: working together for improved outcomes

    How DWP and local authorities are working together to implement Universal Credit.

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