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New scheme comes as part of the government’s drive to help people back into work and kickstart economic growth under its Plan for Change
Many sick and disabled people say they want to work to help boost their living standards – but aren’t given the right support, according to new data published on Time to Talk day today [6 February].
Ministers are encouraging UK businesses to work with Jobcentres to fill the thousands of jobs currently vacant as the UK goes for growth, the Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall set out today (30 January).
People who are neurodiverse will benefit from better employment prospects and more inclusive workplaces thanks to the work and advice of a new expert panel launched today [Wednesday 29 January].
The Government is considering permitting the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) to reduce the levy it collects from pension schemes in order to help drive economic growth.
A new “Keep Britain Working” review has been launched today [Friday 24 January] to explore how to urgently support people with long-term illnesses or disabilities back into work, and to stay in work.
Welfare fraudsters who cheated the taxpayer out of £7 billion last year could be banned from driving if they repeatedly fail to reimburse the public and repay their debt.
The government has announced a new plan to leverage technology and AI tools like "Humphrey" to streamline public services, eliminate delays through improved data sharing, and reduce costs, including consultant spen…
Top UK business leaders will spearhead a major new drive to get thousands of offenders into stable jobs and away from a life of crime.
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that some Universal Credit and other benefit payments due to be paid between 25 December 2024 and 2 January 2025 will be made earlier than planned this year.
People with back, joint, and muscle issues living in areas with the worst waiting lists for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are set to be treated quicker and supported back into employment as the Government gets Britain wor…
Following careful consideration of the PHSO’s report into how changes to the State Pension Age were communicated, the Government has accepted the Ombudsman’s finding of maladministration and has apologised for there being a …
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Liz Kendall delivered a speech to Parliament to outline the response to the PHSO State Pension age communication investigation.
An exchange of correspondence between SSAC's Chair and the Minister for Social Security and Disability about the benefit treatment of infected blood payments received from the estate of a deceased infected person.
The Independent Review of Carer’s Allowance takes its next step to supporting unpaid carers by publishing its terms of reference today [Monday 9 December].
New Business Growth Service will make it easier and quicker for SMEs to find government advice and support all under one roof
Minister for Employment speech at the Employment Related Services Association annual conference 2024
Letter to Work and Pensions Select Committee providing internal government modelling on poverty estimates as a result of changes to Winter Fuel Payment.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released new statistics today [Thursday 28 November] on the amount of Pension Credit applications, as well as applications processed and those claims that were successful.
Unveiling the biggest reforms to employment support for a generation, Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall has today (26 November) published the Get Britain Working White Paper, marking the Government’s first major inter…
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