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Britain’s unemployed young people are being given a major boost today as the Youth Contract opens for business.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The Minister for Employment Chris Grayling has urged employers to sign up to a new work experience charter published today.
People who are able to get back into the workplace will get Contribution-based Employment and Support Allowance
Helping troubled families to turn their lives around.
Responding on behalf of the Government to the Independent Riots Victims and Communities Panel’s final report, Secretary of State for Communities…
The 10 local authorities with the largest number of troubled families have agreed to sign up to the Government’s ambitious scheme to turn around…
Lone parents will start getting the help they need to look for work earlier rather than stay on benefits.
A speech by Lord David Freud, Minister for Welfare Reform.
ScotRail, the primary rail operator in Scotland, has agreed to introduce the Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount card onto its network from 1 April 2012.
More than one third of people going through incapacity benefits reassessment have been found to be fit for work.
Speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP
There are further signs that the labour market is stabilising despite the tough economic climate.
This week we have been made aware of an allegation of attempted fraud in relation to a Mandatory Work Activity contract with A4e.
Iain Duncan Smith’s Welfare Reform Bill became law today marking an historic moment for the Coalition Government.
Major overhaul of the employment support prisoners receive when they leave jail.
Official email from the PM about Universal Credit, the benefit cap and changes to housing benefit.
Support for Mortgage Interest informal call for evidence: SSAC response.
Bereavement Benefits consultation: SSAC response.
Some of the UK’s top companies pledge to take part in the Voluntary Work Experience scheme.
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