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From Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
From The Rt Hon Lord Freud
  • Freud: Universal Credit switch will be simple for most –  but we must prepare early

    New research shows the majority of claimants are ready to manage their own money.

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

  • Government announces new members to the Social Security Advisory Committee

    Six appointments to the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC).

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

  • DWP wins award for better data

    The Department for Work and Pensions has won this year’s “Better Information from Government” award from the Demographics User Group (DUG).

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

  • IRRV Annual Conference and Exhibition 2012

    Speech by Lord Freud, Minister for Welfare Reform.

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

  • Mesothelioma support scheme: next steps

    Speech by Lord Freud, Minister for Welfare Reform.

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

  • Centre for Responsible Credit Annual Conference

    Speech by Lord Freud, Minister for Welfare Reform.

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

  • New financial products to help Universal Credit claimants manage money

    Ministers are calling for a range of suppliers to explore the feasibility of new financial products to help benefit claimants budget and manage…

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

  • Freud announces successful Local Authority led Universal Credit pilots

    Local authority led pilot projects that will support people to claim Universal Credit named by Lord Freud, Minister for Welfare Reform.

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

  • £300m support for future mesothelioma victims

    From today newly diagnosed victims of mesothelioma will receive help through a new support scheme.

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

  • Freud names local authority pilot long-list for Universal Credit

    The DWP and the Local Government Association name fifteen local authorities recommended as potential pilot sites for Universal Credit.

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

  • Welfare Reform Act 2012: implications and challenges for local authorities

    Speech by Lord Freud, Minister for Welfare Reform.

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

  • Bereavement Benefits for the 21st Century consultation response

    New proposals for better supporting people on benefits after the loss of a spouse or civil partner are set out by Lord Freud.

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

  • Further investment to secure future of credit unions

    Credit unions will receive up to £38m of investment to modernise and expand so they can support one million more people.

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

  • Detail behind Welfare Reforms revealed

    Today, a crucial step towards reforming the welfare state will be made as the detail behind the Welfare Reform Act 2012 is published.

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

  • Independent Housing Research Published

    Independent research into housing benefit reform is published today.

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

  • CIH Housing Conference: 13 June 2012

    A speech by Lord Freud, Minister for Welfare Reform.

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

  • Universal Credit will support young people in work

    Young people will receive greater incentives to get into work under Universal Credit.

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

  • National Digital Conference

    A speech by Lord Freud, Minister for Welfare Reform.

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

  • Welfare reform: handling the change  

    A speech by Lord Freud, Minister for Welfare Reform.

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

  • Complex benefit system leading to fraud and error

    New fraud and error figures show why fundamental reform of the benefits system is so vital.

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