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From The Rt Hon Esther McVey MP
  • £170 million to help young people find jobs

    A funding boost is to be targeted at 5 areas of the UK to help young people into work, thanks to the Youth Employment Initiative.

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

  • Over a quarter of a million people escape long-term unemployment thanks to the Work Programme

    Over a quarter of a million jobseekers have escaped long-term unemployment and found lasting work – normally at least 6 months.

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

  • Employment rate hits 5 year high fuelled by private sector growth

    The employment rate has hit a 5 year high and a record 30.19 million people are now in jobs.

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

  • Privy Council appointments: February 2014

    The Queen has approved several new appointments to Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council.

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

  • Careers with YouTube and Google through Jobcentre Plus

    Young people have got their foot on the career ladder with YouTube, Disney and Google through working with their local Jobcentre Plus adviser.

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

  • McVey urges employers to take on young talent pool

    Latest analysis shows more than 3,000 young people a month have been given a career opportunity through work experience since 2011.

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • New chief executive announced for Remploy

    Beth Carruthers has been appointed as the new chief executive of Remploy.

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

  • Oral statement on Remploy

    Statement by the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Disabled People about Remploy.

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

  • DWP to launch Personal Independence Payment mobility consultation

    DWP announces a further consultation on the mobility component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) to be launched late June 2013.

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

  • Independent Living Fund: re-appointment of Chair of trustees

    Minister for Disabled People, Esther McVey announced the reappointment of Stephen Jack as Chair of the Independent Living Fund board of trustees.

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

  • New benefit for disabled people "better targeted support" says Esther Mcvey

    The Personal Independence Payment – a new benefit being introduced for disabled people, will give more support to those who need it most.

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

  • Three more every working day – ex-Remploy workers in jobs boost

    Ex-Remploy workers have found fresh starts in new careers at a rate of three every working day over the past few weeks, as the Government’s.

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

  • Three more every working day – ex-Remploy workers in jobs boost

    Ex-Remploy workers have found fresh starts in new careers at a rate of three every working day over the past few weeks.

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

  • Birmingham Tops List For Disability Employment Support

    Birmingham is leading the way in providing extra support to get disabled people into mainstream work.

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