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The latest quarterly benefit cap statistics have been released today (3 August 2017) by the Department for Work and Pensions.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Thousands of disadvantaged people and long-term jobseekers to receive specialist support to get back into work through 6 new pilot schemes.
Official figures released today show the proportion of children living in a household with no working adults has fallen in every region of Great Britain since 2010.
Recruitment companies must do more to help stamp out the rapidly growing issue of job scams.
The government’s review proposes a new timetable for the rise to 68, in line with continuing increases in life expectancy.
Extra protections are being put in place for people receiving Jobseeker’s Allowance.
Official figures released today show the unemployment rate has fallen to 4.5% – the lowest level since 1975.
A consultation on changes to make it easier to claim a Funeral Expenses Payment has opened today (5 July 2017).
Final plans have been published to update the DWP’s property estate so services reflect the way people access jobs and the benefits system.
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions David Gauke has today (4 July) spoken at the Association of British Insurers long term savings conference.
Latest statistics show New Enterprise Allowance (NEA), a fund for jobseekers with a business idea, helped launch over 105,000 businesses.
David Gauke, the new Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, has today (15 June 2017) welcomed the department’s new ministerial team.
Official figures released today show the number of people in work has never been higher since records began in 1971.
An opportunity for members of the public to learn about the work of the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council (IIAC).
Martin Esom has been appointed as a non-executive director to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Damian Green today appointed Sara Weller to be the Lead Non-Executive Director at the DWP, taking over from Dame Clara Furse.
There are 31.84 million people in work, as well as a record high 767,000 vacancies in the economy.
Three million households across the country to keep more of what they earn due to a £700 million boost to Universal Credit.
In his new role, Professor Francis Davis will work to promote social enterprise and improve employment opportunities for disabled people.
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