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As we can finally enjoy the long-overdue haircut, go to the pub or pop out for a meal we are finding our new normal.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Our exceptional civil servants have stepped up to and met the challenges of this unprecedented time head on.
Letters authorising continuation of expenditure to ensure the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) responds effectively to COVID-19.
Employers will be able to make claims through the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme from 26 May.
More than 135,000 new claims were made to Universal Credit on 30 and 31 March 2020. People who claimed on these two days will receive payments today.
The Secretary of State for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has made an oral statement to Parliament about the DWP's response to coronavirus (COVID-19).
On Thursday 23 April, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Thérèse Coffey attended an Extraordinary G20 Leaders' Summit on the COVID-19 pandemic.
People making new claims for Universal Credit will no longer need to call the Department as part of the process.
Reviews and reassessments for disability benefits are being suspended for the next three months.
People are being urged to use online services before turning to the telephone for help with their benefit claim
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announces package to support workers as government confirms further measures to keep people safe
There is a new record high employment rate and the unemployment rate has not been lower since 1974. Wage growth outpaces inflation for 21st successive month.
On the third anniversary of the scheme, changes have been announced to help businesses achieve their goal of workplace inclusivity.
Funding will be available to partner organisations, including charities, from April 2020 to help vulnerable people claim Universal Credit.
Two new programmes have been announced to help disadvantaged young people into work and use mobile technology to help jobseekers into higher paid jobs.
First meeting of the National Taskforce to support Thomas Cook employees and local communities.
More armed forces veterans will be helped into work thanks to new funding that will secure additional specialist support in jobcentres.
Vehicles seized in roadside inspections.
Letters from the Environment Minister to City Councils on the progress of plans to improve air quality.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Environment Minister of State Thérèse Coffey marks International Day for the Conservation of Mangroves by calling for greater protection for mangroves.
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