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Today, tens of thousands of low income households will get a cash boost as higher Universal Credit payments land in bank accounts for the first time.
Pensions charge cap changes outlined
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Plans to make it easier for pension schemes to access investments which can offer greater returns to savers have been outlined today.
Almost two million of the lowest income working households who receive Universal Credit will today benefit from a cash boost worth £1,000 on average.
Over 100,000 young careers boosted by Kickstart Scheme
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Over 100,000 young people across the country have now started jobs through the government’s landmark Kickstart Scheme, it was announced today (Tuesday 16th November).
Secretary of State issues rallying cry at COP26
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Work and Pensions Secretary of State Thérèse Coffey has urged world leaders to follow the UK’s lead in the fight against climate change during talks at COP26.
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The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to employers to create jobs for 16 to 24 year olds on Universal Credit.
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