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Employment levels at the beginning of 2017 are higher than they were at the beginning of 2016
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The unemployment rate has remained at an 11-year low of just 4.8% – down by more than 900,000 since 2010.
Ten of the most bizarre excuses used by unscrupulous bosses found to have underpaid workers the National Minimum Wage have been revealed.
Sir David Metcalf has been named as the first Director of Labour Market Enforcement.
Learn about ISAs and other savings options
Almost half of workers would stay in work if they were offered more flexibility by their employers in later life, according to new research.
More than 95,000 businesses have been launched by jobseekers with the support of a scheme to boost innovation.
Tim Fallowfield has been announced as the Chair of a group which will engage with the business community on disability employment.
The labour market has finished a record breaking year with unemployment down by over 100,000 people and the rate running at 4.8%.
Pension providers have made progress towards meeting the recommendations of the Independent Project Board.
This week DWP turns 100 years old, marking a century of supporting people into jobs and encouraging them to save for their future.
A new two-year project to support people with learning disabilities and autism to find work has been launched by the government.
The government has announced a review of automatic enrolment to encourage more people to save into a workplace pension.
Sir Brendan Barber has been reappointed as chair of the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service Council.
The review shows how employment plays an important role in improving the wellbeing and self-worth of people with drug and alcohol addiction.
Advice for people claiming a UK State Pension in Yemen.
New figures show that the number of people saving into workplace pensions continues to rise and has increased by 4.4 million since 2012.
The Taylor review on modern employment practices launches with a regional tour to discuss the UK’s labour market.
National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates to increase.
The Government Actuary’s Department has been commissioned to look at projected life expectancy in future years.
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