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  • Penning welcomes findings of Litchfield review of Work Capability Assessment

    The government welcomes the fourth review of the Work Capability Assessment that says good progress and notable improvements have been made.

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

  • Stepping up the fight against fraud

    £16 million investment to help local government take on fraudsters.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 10 December 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Nelson Mandela's memorial and Universal Credit.

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

  • Access to Work extended to help more disabled people into work

    The Access to Work scheme has set aside £2 million to help disabled people take up work placements.

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

  • Benefit cap: 19,000 potentially capped into work

    New statistics show the full impact of the benefit cap for the first time – following the successful national roll-out completed this autumn.

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

  • Ten new projects help thousands of separated couples co-operate on parenting

    Projects to help separated couples resolve grievances and agree financial and parenting arrangements in their children's best interests.

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

  • Universal Credit progress

    The next stage of delivery of Universal Credit will concentrate on the continued safe and secure roll out of the vital reform.

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

  • Lorraine Kelly launches Christmas Box appeal

    Journalist and broadcaster Lorraine Kelly today launched the uk4u Thanks! Christmas Box campaign.

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

  • Disability Confident regional event – Birmingham

    Working with employers to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure that disabled people can fulfil their potential.

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

  • Major breakthrough for victims of devastating cancer mesothelioma

    Newly diagnosed victims of mesothelioma – the cancer caused by asbestos – will receive help for the first time through a new support scheme.

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

  • Universal Credit encourages people to look for jobs

    Research shows that Universal Credit claimants do more to get into work than jobseekers claiming under the current system.

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

  • Life-changing prosthetics technology

    Service personnel who have benefited from the latest in prosthetics technology have spoken about how their lives have been improved.

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

  • New Child Maintenance Service opens to all new applicants

    The new Child Maintenance Service for separated parents to support their children has opened to all new applicants.

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

  • Troubled Families programme on track at half way stage

    New figures show that the government’s ambition to turn around the lives of 120,000 troubled families is on track at its half way stage.

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

  • Universal Credit expands to Rugby and Inverness

    New jobseekers in Inverness and Rugby will be able to make a claim for Universal Credit today as the new benefit rolls out.

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

  • National drive to boost disability employment: first ever Disability Confident roadshow tours Britain

    Conferences are taking place across the country showcasing the talents of the 6.9 million disabled people of working-age in Great Britain.

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

  • Over 6,000 Second World War heroes recognised

    Over 6,000 Arctic Stars and Bomber Command Clasps have been issued to living veterans across the country.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 11 November 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on China, A&Es, Russia, CHOGM, premium rate phone lines, unions and Iran.

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

  • Housing Benefit: data published on reforms to restore fairness

    New figures released today show the number of households claiming Housing Benefit that have been affected by the removal of the spare room subsidy.

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

  • UK sees further employment growth

    The number of people in work has risen by 378,000 over the last year to a record breaking 29.95 million.

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