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A £600 million plan to fight fraud in the welfare system will introduce a range of new powers and boost the counter-fraud frontline, saving the taxpayer £2 billion over three years.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
On Wednesday 18th May 2022, Minister for Disabled People Chloe Smith gave a speech to open a Disability Confident Jobs Fair at Hillman Street Jobcentre Plus.
The government’s goal to see one million more disabled people in work has been reached, the latest official figures show.
Fast-track benefit access to be extended to those nearing the end of their life on Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Attendance Allowance (AA).
Thousands more jobseekers are being supported into new jobs, to increase their hours and forge a career through tailored face-to-face job support.
Energy Minister Greg Hands co-chaired the first meeting of the country’s first ever dedicated group for creating UK green job opportunities.
Register for an event to give potential delivery partners the opportunity to understand DWP’s requirements to support people to claim Universal Credit.
Information about DWP pension and benefit payments for people in Yemen.
Tens of thousands of British Sign Language (BSL) users are anticipating a momentous day today as a Bill that will see BSL become a recognised language in Britain is expected to clear its final hurdle on the way to becoming l…
Government outlines plans to resume helping claimants move to Universal Credit by end of 2024.
Thousands of families with children are set to benefit from £33 million support to resolve conflict at home and improve children’s life chances.
More people nearing the end of their life will have fast-track access to financial support through the benefits system thanks to new rules coming into force today.
Pensioners and their loved ones are being urged to take-up Pension Credit, as a new campaign is launched to help those of pension age with the cost of living.
Pensioners and families are set to benefit from the £500m extension to the Household Support Fund, as the government takes further steps to help with the rising cost of living.
The government has today (Wednesday 30th March) announced proposals to help pension savers benefit from more diversified investment portfolios.
On Monday 28 March 2022, Work and Pensions Secretary Thérèse Coffey delivered a speech at the Movement to Work CEO Summit.
Ideas on how Collective Defined Contribution pension schemes could be extended to more savers were explored with industry partners today by the Minister for Pensions.
On Monday 21 March 2022, the Work and Pensions Secretary Thérèse Coffey delivered an Oral Statement.
People fleeing Ukraine and arriving in the UK can claim benefits immediately.
By Minister for Pensions Guy Opperman and Minister for the Pacific and the International Environment Lord Goldsmith.
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