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  • Press briefing: morning 2 July 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on the work programme, NHS, Ian Livingstone, free schools, Chinese lanterns and Mayor of London.

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

  • Universal Credit roll-out progresses

    Next step in the roll-out of Universal Credit and the reforms to the welfare system.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 27 June 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Australian Prime Minister; social media, Lawrence, Task force and Green Deal.

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

  • Direct Payments system

    Speech by Lord Freud, Minister for Welfare Reform.

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

  • Government sets out Low Pay Commission remit

    The government has written to the Low Pay Commission (LPC) today setting out its remit for its 2014 Report.

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

  • Government to increase pension compensation for long-servers

    The amount of money which long-serving staff can receive in retirement if their company folds is set to increase.

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

  • Ministers to end work experience Health and Safety confusion

    The latest stage of the Government's commitment to debunking health and safety myths and slashing burdensome rules has been announced.

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

  • Opportunities for occupational therapists

    A speech by Lord Freud, Minister for Welfare Reform.

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

  • A team effort: role of employers in improving welfare outcomes

    Speech by Mark Hoban, Minister for Employment.

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

  • Feeding Britain's Future

    Speech by Mark Hoban, Minister for Employment.

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

  • DWP to launch Personal Independence Payment mobility consultation

    DWP announces a further consultation on the mobility component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) to be launched late June 2013.

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

  • Tony King reappointed as Pensions Ombudsman

    Tony King has been reappointed as the Pensions Ombudsman and the Pension Protection Fund Ombudsman for a third term from 1 September 2013.

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

  • New benefit “better reflects today’s understanding of disability” says McVey

    Personal Independence Payment (PIP) extends across the country from today and will better reflect today’s understanding of disability.

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

  • Universal Credit and in-work support

    A speech by Lord Freud, Minister for Welfare Reform.

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

  • Universal Credit and in-work support – the call for ideas

    A speech by Mark Hoban, Minister of State for Employment.

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

  • Government announces details of post Work Programme support

    Work Programme leavers targeted by specialist advisers as part of a tough approach to get them into a job.

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

  • Lady Barbara Judge reappointed as Chair of the Pension Protection Fund

    Lady Barbara Judge reappointed as Chair of the Pension Protection Fund starting 1 July 2013.

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

  • New code curbs unnecessary council safety checks

    Local authorities are being banned from unnecessary health and safety inspections under a new code.

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

  • Nearly a million extra low-income households to qualify for State Pension

    Those with multiple low-paid jobs who earn below the NI threshold will qualify, with their partners, for credits towards new State Pension.

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

  • UK welcomes EU’s change of heart on “damaging” plans for Solvency II pensions rules

    The government welcomes the EU announcement to postpone the introduction Solvency II-style rules for defined benefit pension schemes.

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