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First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Helping some of the most disadvantaged and unskilled people back to work continues to be the top priority of the European Social Fund (ESF).
Rising employment and a fall in the overall numbers out of work is reassuring news, but stubbornly high numbers are dependant on benefits.
Speech by the Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP.
Speech by The Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP.
Survey focusing on the characteristics, views and experiences of customers who have made a claim for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).
Scottish Secretary Michael Moore said the Government's welfare reforms will help Scots back into work.
Universal Credit will make work pay for some of the poorest people in Britain.
Speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith.
Recommendations for the integration of social impacts into the DWP Cost-Benefit Analysis framework for employment programmes.
Speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith
2010 Drug strategy: Consultation Paper - the response of the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC).
The 21st Century Welfare consultation document: SSAC response.
Early evaluation of the Jobseekers Regime and Flexible New Deal (JRFND) between May 2009 and March 2010.
Three-quarters of people applying for the new Employment and Support Allowance programme (ESA) are being found fit for work after medical.
The support needs of Jobcentre Plus staff in meeting equality legislation requirements across a range of job roles.
From today (25 October) lone parents with children aged seven and over will start to get help to look for work rather than stay on benefits.
Work Choice, the employment programme for those with severe disabilities is launched.
Speech by Chris Grayling MP.
The UK will not be a soft touch for professional benefit and tax fraudsters.
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