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From today, councils can apply to the DWP for funding to train frontline staff who regularly come into contact with families facing conflict, so they can intervene at the right time to reduce friction between parents and hel…
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Millions of jobseekers will be able to access longer work-related training while in receipt of benefits to boost their chances of finding employment.
Launch of free qualifications marks a major milestone in government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee
In line with the latest public health guidance and adhering to strict safety protocols, the department plans to begin reintroducing face-to-face assessments for health and disability benefits.
13,500 Work Coaches are now in post to help people across the country find their next role, start a new career or re-train in growing industries, the Work and Pensions Secretary has announced.
Today, Work and Pensions Secretary Thérèse Coffey is set to announce that the vibrant city of Leeds will become the Department for Work and Pensions’ second HQ and will house a Ministerial office due to open this April.
The impact of social factors on pension scheme investments will be scrutinised by the Government as a Call for Evidence is launched today.
The Minister for Employment has announced 80 new temporary jobcentres.
Four pilots to improve the standard and quality of supported housing in England have been extended, backed by an additional £2.3 million.
From 12 April, jobcentres in England, Scotland and Wales will return to their pre-lockdown opening hours.
An innovative employment support programme has helped 3,570 people with physical and mental health conditions find and stay in work in South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw.
The DWP has announced a £400,000 funding boost for schemes that help people take stock of their health, skills and wealth as part of later life planning.
Families will receive a boost of over £50 million this Easter, with councils given additional funding to keep vulnerable children warm and well-fed.
Minister for Pensions, Guy Opperman addressed the PLSA about the Pensions Schemes Act, and how it is making pensions safer, better and greener.
The Pensions Minister has today called on pension schemes to join him in the fight against the scammers targeting people’s hard-earned retirement savings.
The Department for Work and Pensions has appointed Elaine Bailey, by exception, to the post of Non-Executive Director to the HSE Board for 12 months.
Correspondence between SSAC and the minister for Disabled People, Health and Work about The Social Security (Claims and Payments, Employment and Support Allowance, Personal Independence Payment, and Universal Credit) (Amendm…
Correspondence between SSAC and the minister for Welfare Delivery about The Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for State Pension Credit) (Amendment) Regulations 2021.
This statement provides an update to the House on uplifts to State Pension which has been a matter of Parliamentary interest since 2020.
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has appointed Valerie Hughes-D’Aeth and David Bennett as Non-Executive Board Members.
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