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  • Call for evidence on workplace dismissal rules

    Government seeks views on dismissal rules as part of its wide-ranging Employment Law Review.

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

  • British Chambers of Commerce Annual Conference speech 15 March 2012

    Good afternoon. I’m grateful for this opportunity to speak to the British Chambers of Commerce and its many members. I value the strong and …

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

  • Government seeks views on dismissal rules

    Views are also requested on the idea of compensated no-fault dismissal for micro-businesses with fewer than 10 employees. Under such a system…

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

  • ScotRail introduces enhanced Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount Card to Scotland

    ScotRail, the primary rail operator in Scotland, has agreed to introduce the Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount card onto its network from 1 April 2012.

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

  • Grayling: Statistics show our benefit reforms are justified

    More than one third of people going through incapacity benefits reassessment have been found to be fit for work.

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

  • National Convention on Youth Employment

    Speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP

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

  • Grayling: Signs of labour market stabilising – big challenge still ahead

    There are further signs that the labour market is stabilising despite the tough economic climate.

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

  • Social justice: transforming lives

    Speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP

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

  • Iain Duncan Smith: Welfare reforms realised

    Iain Duncan Smith’s Welfare Reform Bill became law today marking an historic moment for the Coalition Government.

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

  • Government launches employment support for prisoners

    Major overhaul of the employment support prisoners receive when they leave jail.

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

  • Prime Minister's message on 'Welfare Reform'

    Official email from the PM about Universal Credit, the benefit cap and changes to housing benefit.

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

  • Statement from the Minister for Employment Chris Grayling on the Work Experience scheme

    Some of the UK’s top companies pledge to take part in the Voluntary Work Experience scheme.

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

  • Social investment

    Speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.

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

  • Universal Credit - weapon against benefit fraudsters

    Universal Credit will reduce fraud and error in the benefits system, Ministers said today.

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

  • Hate crime speech

    Speech by Maria Miller MP.

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

  • First Work Programme statistics released

    Today the Department for Work and Pensions has published official statistics for Work Programme referrals and attachments.

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

  • Rise in employment and vacancies shows a stabilising labour market

    New figures published by the Office for National Statistics today, show the labour market is stabilising.

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

  • Warning for 'living together' fraudsters as justten cases cost the taxpayer over £1m

    People who commit ‘living together’ benefit fraud are being warned they face tough new sanctions under the welfare reform bill.

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

  • Cash injection for business to boost youth jobs

    The Deputy Prime Minister is calling on businesses to sign up to the government’s flagship £1 billion Youth Contract.

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

  • Help at hand all year round for pensioners on a low income

    Over one million pensioners who may be entitled to Pension Credit should check if they are missing out on extra cash.

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