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From Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
  • Half a million work experience and training opportunities snapped up

    Jobseekers have taken part in half a million voluntary employer-led placements or work experience through Jobcentre Plus since January 2011.

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

  • Creating inclusive buildings and design

    Ministers set out a new construction industry action plan to make buildings and public spaces more inclusive.

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

  • 400 more disabled people in work every day

    There is a year-on-year increase of the number of disabled people in work of more than 141,000 and 86,000 more disabled women in work.

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

  • Accessible Britain Challenge Awards 2015 shortlist announced

    Disabled people across the UK are benefitting from the work of 12 organisations shortlisted for DWP's Accessible Britain Challenge Awards.

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

  • Iain Duncan Smith: jobs-led recovery changing people’s lives

    Employment under this government has reached another important milestone with an employment rate which has never been higher.

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

  • #notjustforboys: leading businesses back women as captains of industry

    Campaign to support women to make career choices that are right for them launches with retail, construction and Premier League support.

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

  • Universal Credit makes work pay

    The national roll out of Universal Credit begins on 16 February 2015.

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

  • Injured soldier speaks about importance of Covenant support

    The soldier met Job Centre Plus staff in Wales to help them understand the importance of the Armed Forces Covenant.

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

  • Supporting carers to stay in paid employment

    Ministers have launched a series of pilots exploring ways to help carers balance work with their caring responsibilities.

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

  • New Pensions Ombudsman appointed

    Anthony Arter has been appointed Pensions Ombudsman and Pension Protection Fund Ombudsman, DWP announced today (13 February 2015).

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

  • Make every town Disability Confident: MPs called on to support disability employment drive

    Members of Parliament across the country are to help raise the profile of disabled people in the workplace within their own constituencies.

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

  • DWP fraud busters win industry accolade

    An innovative benefit fraud project expected to save the taxpayer £114 million, has won a top award at a prestigious ceremony.

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

  • Government reforms to stop savers losing ‘mini’ pension pots

    A new system to stop workers losing their small pension pots as they move from job to job is due to start in autumn 2016.

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

  • Mesothelioma sufferers’ compensation boosted by extra £54,000

    Asbestos-related cancer suffers are to receive up to £54,000 extra thanks to new compensation rules.

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

  • Millions more offered free pension statement

    A free government service to help millions of people better understand their State Pension is being expanded.

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

  • Preferred candidate for new Pensions Ombudsman named

    Anthony Arter has been named as the preferred candidate for the role of Pensions Ombudsman/Pensions Protection Fund Ombudsman.

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

  • Benefit cap: 200 people into work or off Housing Benefit every week

    The benefit cap is encouraging more people to work or stop claiming Housing Benefit.

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

  • Average earners could gain up to £100k in new pension charges reform

    Helping ensure value for money in workplace pensions – safeguarding against high and unfair charges and transferring around £200m to savers.

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

  • Thousands of tenants set to benefit from deposit loans

    Brandon Lewis announces government-wide support for a new scheme that will become available to thousands of tenants.

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

  • Bigger and better Pension Tracing Service ready to help

    The Pension Tracing Service that helps people find lost pension cash is undergoing a major expansion.

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