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Millions of households across the UK will receive £300 directly from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) between 31 October and 19 November.
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.
Pension saving boost for millions receives Royal Assent
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A Private Members’ Bill to help millions save more into their pension and start saving sooner has cleared Parliament and been granted Royal Assent
25,000 people to be helped into work as government ramps up roll-out of flagship Universal Support scheme
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Up to 25,000 people will benefit from new employment support starting today as part of the Government’s flagship Universal Support programme.
Two thousand people in Great Britain will receive letters inviting them to apply for Pension Credit as part of an innovative new trial launched today.
As part of one of the Prime Minister’s five key priorities to grow the economy, low-earning parents on Universal Credit are set to benefit from up to a £522 monthly boost to cover childcare costs
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