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The scope of Professor Lofstedt’s Review into health and safety legislation is set out today as the draft terms of reference are published.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Rising private sector employment and a fall in the overall number of people unemployed is a welcome step in the right direction.
The following rates will come into effect on 1 October 2011: The adult rate will increase by 15p to £6.08 an hour; The rate for 18-20 …
New research published today by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) explores the relationship between work and parenthood.
Disabled people will be able to rely on a non means tested cash benefit as Living Allowance is replaced by Personal Independence Payment.
Plans that will see the biggest shake up of the state pension system for generations were unveiled today.
Both appointments are for a further three year term commencing from 1 April 2011 to 31 March 2014 and are made in accordance with the Office…
Almost 300 voluntary sector organisations are to be part of a massive national programme to tackle long term benefit dependency.
Independent Task Force launched to improve levels of employee engagement.
Members of the Government sponsored, industry led Task Force - including the chair, David MacLeod, deputy chair, Nita Clarke and other leading…
Jobseekers will be given training to gain new skills, but will face having their benefits stopped if they refuse the offer of help.
A speech by Maria Miller MP, Minister for Disabled People.
Health and safety regulation will focus on high hazard sites and tackling rogue employers and consultants.
A speech by Lord David Freud, Minister for Welfare Reform.
People dealing with the death of a relative will be able to check if they’re eligible for help with funeral costs with just one phone call.
Jobseekers needing additional support to get back to work could be referred onto Mandatory Work Activity placements under new welfare rules.
This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 10 March 2011 by Damian Green and in the House of Lords by Baroness …
A speech given by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
Urgent restrictions on Crisis Loans have been announced today in order to protect the discretionary Social Fund budget.
Analysis of the Labour Force Survey (LFS), supplemented by a review of published studies into the job search practices of different groups.
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