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An independent review aimed at reducing the cost of sickness to employers, taxpayers and the economy is presented to the Government.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Report of findings from qualitative research with GPs to examine their views on the Statement of Fitness for Work (fit note).
Global economy must not derail plans to stimulate growth and help young people secure employment, Employment Minister Chris Grayling says.
Teachers must no longer be discouraged from taking children on school trips because of misplaced health and safety concerns.
People who have been unemployed for more than two years could be referred onto compulsory community work placements.
Help for firms to automatically enrol staff into workplace pensions from next year became law today.
Speech by the Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP.
Over one million people will be claiming Universal Credit by April 2014 Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith announced today.
Trial used the information already held to estimate and pay Pension Credit to people thought to be entitled to Pension Credit.
Speech by The Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP.
A speech by Maria Miller MP, Minister for Disabled People.
The Government’s commitment to provide greater protection for the severely disabled is taking effect.
Paul Gray CB has been appointed as interim Chairman of Social Security Advisory Committee, following the resignation of Deep Sagar.
Speech by Maria Miller MP.
The Scottish Secretary was in Glasgow for the Get Britain Working campaign this week
Women who would have seen a two year increase to their state pension age will now have their wait reduced to 18 months.
The Government is inviting views on plans to bring the child maintenance system back into the heart of government.
Unemployment in Scotland rose between June and August 2011, according to national statistics published today
Strategy to combat youth unemployment, with the formal launch of sector-based work academies across England.
The Government must continue with measures to reduce the deficit, stimulate the economy and support people who lose their jobs back to work.
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