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  • June Labour Market Statistics for Scotland

    Unemployment in Scotland fell by 14,000, to 220,000 in the period February to April 2012, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) data released today.

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

  • Private sector jobs boost sees rise in employment

    The Minister for Employment today welcomed a further rise in employment but urged caution in light of economic challenges ahead.

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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

  • Paul Gray proposed as the next Social Security Advisory Committee chair

    Following an open competition, Paul Gray has been selected.

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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

  • The Abbey Centre

    Speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.

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

  • Institute of Grocery Distribution, Skills Summit 2012

    Speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pension.

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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

  • Mandatory work activity scheme extended

    The Government has today announced a £5million expansion of the Mandatory Work Activity scheme.

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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

  • New Enterprise Allowance unleashes a wave of entrepreneurs

    4,560 businesses have been launched thanks to a Government scheme to help entrepreneurial jobseekers.

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

  • The Work Programme a year on: a revolution is under way

    A speech by the Rt Hon Chris Grayling: Minister for Employment.

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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

  • Pensioners change the face of Britain over the Queen’s reign

    Since The Queen ascended the throne 60 years ago, the structure of British society has shifted. The number of pensioners has doubled.

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

  • Iain Duncan Smith: Early roll out of Universal Credit to go live in Manchester and Cheshire

    Universal Credit will go live in the Greater Manchester and Cheshire region in April 2013 - six months before the national roll-out.

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

  • Wage incentive for young disabled people announced

    A new wage incentive scheme to encourage employers to give young disabled people further work opportunities is being announced today.

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

  • Over £500k of Government funding awarded to Disabled People’s User-Led Organisations

    Disabled People’s User-Led Organisations (DPULOs) have benefited from £509,124 of extra Government money.

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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

  • Support to help lone parents into work

    From today, lone parents will start getting the help they need to look for work earlier rather than stay on benefits.

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

  • Social consequence of poor infant attachment...two is too late

    A speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.

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