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The Prime Minister has outlined a package of sweeping reforms to put work at the heart of welfare and deliver on his “moral mission” to give everyone who is able to work, the best possible chance of staying in, or...
Today I’m announcing that I have set up a new cross government ministerial taskforce to drive the further action we need to take down barriers to recruitment.
Disabled people and those with health conditions, who are currently being held back from improving their lives through work, will be better supported to realise their potential under Government plans unveiled today.
Details of DWP statistics that relate to the Welfare Reform Act 2012.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak makes a speech on welfare.
A bold new vision for welfare backed by nearly £30 billion has been set out by Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride.
A list of regulations and statutory instruments relating to the Welfare Reform Act 2012.
The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Welfare Reform is responsible for: Universal Credit Housing Benefit benefit cap (a limit on the total amount of benefit people can get) the Social Security Advisory Committee credit unions mental health review the...
Guidance on the Welfare Reform and Work Act 2016 social rent reduction.
A key aspect of the agreement reached at Stormont on Tuesday 17 November was an approach to progress welfare reform in Northern Ireland
In a major speech today [Friday 19 April], the Prime Minister unveiled a package of welfare reform measures to tackle the unprecedented rise in economic inactivity and ensure our benefits system is better targeted at those who need it most.
Government to reform disability benefits system to ensure they’re targeted at those most in need.
The cumulative impact of welfare reform: a commentary - summary and report (April 2014).
Overview of the Recommendation’s context
Impact assessment for the benefit cap to be implemented from November 2016 under the Welfare Reform and Work Act.
This paper identifies the provisions for delegated, or secondary, legislation in the Welfare Reform and Work Bill 2015.
Memorandum to the Joint Committee on Human Rights about the Welfare Reform and Work Bill.
New rules meaning over 180,000 Universal Credit claimants will have to look for more work have come into force today (Monday 13 May), as the Government helps people progress in work and off welfare.
Plans to boost economic activity while supporting vulnerable people with the cost of living will be driven through by Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride, as the Government unveiled its Budget for Long Term Growth.
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