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Those who apply before the deadline could qualify for an extra £300 Cost of Living boost thanks to Pension Credit backdating rules.
Autumn Statement ushers in new era of welfare reform
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A bold new vision for welfare backed by nearly £30 billion has been set out by Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride.
A new ‘Chance to Work Guarantee’ will transform the prospects of millions of people currently out of work, supporting them to realise their aspirations and potential.
99% of households already eligible for the second Cost of Living Payment have been directly paid £300 by the Government.
The number of 50PLUS Champions helping older workers into work has been doubled in Jobcentres up and down the country, the Minister for Employment has announced.
Government announces employment support boost for over 30,000 economically inactive young people
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The expansion of the Youth Offer to inactive claimants, for the first time, will begin immediately to help young people into work and improve wellbeing.
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