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Vulnerable claimants moved to Universal Credit with specialist help, as Government puts those who need it most at heart of delivery
Nine million pensioners are to benefit from vital support for energy costs during the colder months as Winter Fuel Payments start hitting bank accounts from today.
An independent investigation will be launched to tackle the persistently high numbers of young people out of work, education and training, which ministers have warned is a "crisis of opportunity".
More than 60 major and many small employers are joining forces with government to tackle the rising tide of ill-health that is pushing people out of work and holding back growth.
UK businesses are being offered no-fee specialist recruitment support to fill vacancies as the full rollout of a national campaign launches today (Monday 3 November) targeted at key sectors.
Disabled people will be at the heart of the first ever full review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) following the appointment of two co-chairs, and the launch of a recruitment process for its wider steering group.
A new trial to boost Pension Credit take up is underway after analysis showed significant regional disparities in pensioners claiming the benefit, which can be worth over £100 a week.
A letter from The Rt Hon Pat McFadden, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to the joint chief executives of Skills England.
Millions of workers across the UK could see their pensions increase by up to 60% as new regulations for Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) schemes are set to be laid.
Post-16 education and skills white paper to boost opportunity for disadvantaged students, hold universities to account and put sector on firm financial footing.
Across the country, thousands more people will be helped back towards employment through support ranging from peer-to-peer support groups to mental health support thanks to an £80 million funding package announced today (Thu…
Pensioners are being warned to look out for Winter Fuel Payment text message scams following a surge in activity from opportunistic criminals ahead of next month's payments.
Over 40,000 more sick or disabled people will receive intensive employment support to move into secure, fulfilling work and out of poverty, thanks to a £167.2 million boost to the Connect to Work programme.
The Social Security Advisory Committee welcomes 4 new members.
Thousands more young people are to receive life-changing support into work or training – with football clubs across the country signing up to help the Government in their mission to ensure every 18-to-21-year-old has the cha…
The Pension Protection Fund has today (23rd September) confirmed that it will not charge a levy to pension providers, saving £45 million across 5,000 Defined Benefit (DB) pension schemes.
Specialist Jobcentre staff redeployed to give skills and employment support to tens of thousands of people with no requirement to look for work.
The Department for Work and Pensions announced that Dr Stephen Brien has been reappointed as Chair of the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC).
Thousands of sick or disabled people will be helped into good, secure jobs following a major expansion of tailored employment support announced by the Department for Work and Pensions today [Thursday 04 September]
Equity and inclusion consultant Zara Todd has been appointed as Chair of the Government's new Independent Disability Advisory Panel, taking a guiding role in its development and focus.
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