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  • 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

  • Iain Duncan Smith: Early roll out of Universal Credit to go live in Manchester and Cheshire

    Universal Credit will go live in the Greater Manchester and Cheshire region in April 2013 - six months before the national roll-out.

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

  • Wage incentive for young disabled people announced

    A new wage incentive scheme to encourage employers to give young disabled people further work opportunities is being announced today.

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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

  • Support to help lone parents into work

    From today, lone parents will start getting the help they need to look for work earlier rather than stay on benefits.

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

  • Prime Minister announces support for families

    Announcement about new support to help families, including parenting classes and relationship support.

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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

  • Extension of appointment of Non-Executive Directors of Remploy Ltd

    Appointments of Non-Executive Directors of Remploy Limited extended for eighteen months.

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

  • Employment Minister makes statement on A4e

    The DWP’s Work Programme providers are required to ensure that stringent controls are in place.

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

  • Support for people on sickness benefits to get back into the workplace

    Thousands of people who have been on sickness benefits for more than 15 years have been found fit to work and will now get support.

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

  • Leonard Steinberg memorial lecture

    A speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP.

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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

  • Government’s pledge on child maintenance arrears as new figures show thousands of CSA parents owe 5-figure sums

    Child maintenance system - promise of intensive action against irresponsible parents who've failed to support their children.

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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

  • Latest ESA assessment figures show majority fit to work

    The latest figures show that 54 per cent of people who go through the Work Capability Assessment are found fit for some form of work.

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

  • Bringing child maintenance under direct Ministerial control

    An order has been laid in Parliament today to bring the Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission back under direct Ministerial control.

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

  • It's hard work building a successful future

    A speech by the Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP, Minister for Employment.

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

  • New research reveals true benefits of work experience

    Young people taking part in a Government-backed work experience placement are more likely to get off benefits and into work.

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