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Current regulations are too rigid, reflect outdated notions of parenting and family responsibilities and restrict employers. Ministers want …
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
On the 12 May 2011 we published a survey of over 2,500 lone parents currently claiming Income Support.
Findings from a qualitative research study into the experience of participants on the Future Jobs Fund (FJF) scheme.
Government announces new areas that it will consider reforming as part of its review of employment red tape.
The ongoing review is an important part of the Government’s plans to deliver growth by breaking down barriers, boosting opportunities and creating…
Today, the Department for Work and Pensions published the findings from the evaluation of a small-scale Jobcentre Plus trial.
A new way of measuring older people’s quality of life will has been introduced by the Government today.
Government publishes guidance to help employers prepare for the introduction of new rights for agency workers later this year.
The guidance, which has been produced in partnership with a wide range of businesses, trade unions and recruitment agency representatives, will…
The Department for Education will make pension proposals in the autumn that are affordable and fair to public sector workers and taxpayers.
The scope of Professor Lofstedt’s Review into health and safety legislation is set out today as the draft terms of reference are published.
Rising private sector employment and a fall in the overall number of people unemployed is a welcome step in the right direction.
The following rates will come into effect on 1 October 2011: The adult rate will increase by 15p to £6.08 an hour; The rate for 18-20 …
New research published today by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) explores the relationship between work and parenthood.
Disabled people will be able to rely on a non means tested cash benefit as Living Allowance is replaced by Personal Independence Payment.
Plans that will see the biggest shake up of the state pension system for generations were unveiled today.
Both appointments are for a further three year term commencing from 1 April 2011 to 31 March 2014 and are made in accordance with the Office…
Almost 300 voluntary sector organisations are to be part of a massive national programme to tackle long term benefit dependency.
Independent Task Force launched to improve levels of employee engagement.
Members of the Government sponsored, industry led Task Force - including the chair, David MacLeod, deputy chair, Nita Clarke and other leading…
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