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  • Government submits National Minimum Wage evidence to Low Pay Commission

    Vince Cable submits the government’s final analysis on employment and the economy for the independent Low Pay Commission.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New initiative unpicks complicated data for disability groups

    Small disability groups could boost their chances of getting funding and improve their services thanks to new government help.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Unscrupulous employers facing tougher health and safety penalties

    Tougher penalties are being handed out to employers who breach serious health and safety laws following a change in approach to prosecutions.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • National Minimum Wage penalties increased on rogue employers

    Rogue employers who do not pay their workers the NMW will face an increased penalty of up to £20,000 as part of a government crackdown.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Universal Credit on the Red Button

    Information about Universal Credit and finding work is now available by hitting the red button on the TV remote control.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Situation Vacant

    A vacancy arose for the position of Pro-Consul/Digital Diplomacy Officer/IT Support Officer on a full time basis at the British Embassy.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • HMRC launches Self Assessment Q&A video

    HMRC has produced a short YouTube video on the 31 January Self Assessment tax return deadline.

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  • Press briefing: morning 8 January 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Universal Credit, sentencing, Geneva talks and minimum alcohol pricing.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Chair of The Pensions Advisory Service to stand down in September

    Partha Dasgupta, Chair of The Pensions Advisory Service, to stand down in September.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Press briefing: morning 7 January 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Afghanistan, flooding, spending, the NHS, immigration and rail fares.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • More than 500 disabled people a week supported into work or training

    Disabled people are moving into jobs, training or work placements at a rate of more than 100 placements every working day.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • G8認知症サミットが開催されました

    G8認知症サミットが12月11日に開催され、国際社会の今後の協力について合意しました。

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New benefit fraud and error campaign: 'Benefits. Are you doing the right thing?'

    A new benefit fraud and error advertising campaign will be launched today (3 January 2014).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tough new migrant benefit rules come into force tomorrow

    Tough new rules come into force to ensure that migrants don’t take advantage of the British benefits system.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 74,000 young people helped by Work Programme

    More than 74,000 young jobseekers have escaped long-term unemployment and found lasting work.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 208,000 people escape long-term unemployment thanks to the Work Programme

    The Work Programme has helped 208,000 jobseekers to escape long-term unemployment and find lasting work.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ministers to consider outlawing exclusivity on zero hours contracts

    The government is consulting on the problems identified around the use of zero hours contracts.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Zero hours employment contracts

    The government is consulting on the problems identified around the use of zero hours contracts.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Record 30 million people in jobs

    Employment hit a new record high this month with over 30 million people in jobs for the first time.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Disability and health employment strategy launched

    Our new strategy sets out ideas on how to help more disabled people and those with health conditions get into and stay in work.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government