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Speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Minister pledges more help for hard-pressed single parent families and a fairer deal for parents who share care.
Parents, early years professionals and others with an interest in childcare are today being urged to come forward with their ideas.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is seeking views on Claimant Count statistics, which measure the number of unemployment benefit claimants.
A speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
New research shows the majority of claimants are ready to manage their own money.
How we will ensure claimants moving to Universal Credit from other benefits do not receive less where their circumstances remain the same.
A report on Universal Credit and related regulations 2012 by the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC).
Proposed changes to some Department for Work and Pensions official statistics with the introduction of Universal Credit.
Ministers reiterated their commitment to supporting vulnerable claimants in their response to the Work and Pensions Select Committee Report.
Research to improve knowledge of self-employed tax credit claimants and how they may react to the introduction of Universal Credit.
The UK is now the world-leader in social investment, according to a new report looking at progress towards supporting disadvantaged people.
These statistics relate to Child and Working Tax Credits statistics on the 2011 to 2012 award.
A study into the implementation of Universal Credit and the support needs of claimants - summary and report (May 2013).
DWP Freedom of Information (FOI) releases published in May 2013.
A speech by Mark Hoban, Minister of State for Employment.
A speech by Lord Freud, Minister for Welfare Reform.
New annual poverty statistics out today, show how the number of children in workless poor families has reduced by 100,000 children over the past year.
DWP Freedom of Information (FOI) releases published in June 2013.
Formal consultation and a call for evidence on The Income Support (Work-Related Activity) and Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2013.
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