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Retirement boost of £29,000 awaits millions as landmark Pension Schemes Act becomes law
Over 20 million workers are set to get more from every pound they save towards retirement thanks to the passing into law of historic pensions legislation today, Wednesday 29 April 2026.
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DWP puts disabled people first: Thousands of health staff complete landmark autism and learning disabilities training
Training tackles harmful assumptions about disability and ensures staff make practical, meaningful adjustments for the people they serve.
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McDonald’s is supporting the government's drive to get young people earning or learning
Young people across the United Kingdom are set to benefit after McDonald’s becomes the latest major employer to support the Government’s Youth Guarantee and launches the biggest work experience programme in the country.
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Unpaid carers impacted by unclear guidance to have debts cancelled
Tens of thousands of unpaid carers affected by confusing guidance on their earnings are set to have their debts reduced, cancelled, or refunded, in a major reassessment of cases launched by the government.
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Thousands to be supported into work as government reforms welfare system
Hundreds of thousands of sick or disabled people will be offered voluntary help towards employment as part of a package of measures coming into force today (6 April) that will encourage work and save taxpayers around £1 billion.
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Over 12 million pensioners to receive £575 State Pension boost
Over 12 million pensioners will see their State Pension rise by up to £575 from Monday (6 April), as both the basic and new State Pensions increase by 4.8% under the Triple Lock guarantee.
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