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The latest quarterly benefit cap statistics have been released today (3 August 2017) by the Department for Work and Pensions.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Thousands of disadvantaged people and long-term jobseekers to receive specialist support to get back into work through 6 new pilot schemes.
The government’s review proposes a new timetable for the rise to 68, in line with continuing increases in life expectancy.
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions David Gauke has today (4 July) spoken at the Association of British Insurers long term savings conference.
David Gauke, the new Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, has today (15 June 2017) welcomed the department’s new ministerial team.
Official figures released today show the number of people in work has never been higher since records began in 1971.
Damian Green today appointed Sara Weller to be the Lead Non-Executive Director at the DWP, taking over from Dame Clara Furse.
Three million households across the country to keep more of what they earn due to a £700 million boost to Universal Credit.
New plans to help workless families break the cycle of disadvantage have been announced, as part of building a fairer society.
The New Enterprise Allowance (NEA) is designed for people already on benefits who want the opportunity to start their own business.
Two reports have been published today that will help inform the government’s review of the State Pension age which is due in May 2017.
Household incomes have risen to a record high according to statistics released today, and income inequality remains lower than in 2010.
There has been a rise in the number of working households, with around 9 in 10 children living with at least one working adult.
An employer toolkit to help businesses recruit and retain more single parents and care leavers has been launched.
The employment rate is at a record 74.6% – the highest employment rate since records began in 1971.
Figures published on 2 February 2017 show that 26,000 households who had their benefits capped have moved into work.
A new government strategy encourages the over 50s to reap the benefits of work, including a second career.
Greater Manchester and London are to receive new powers to help thousands more disabled people get into work.
Plans to reform DWP Jobcentre Plus offices and benefit centres.
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