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  • 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

  • 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