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The Scottish Parliament today takes on new powers which will allow it to adapt the existing UK welfare system more closely to Scotland’s needs.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Six non-executive directors have been appointed to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Board.
British businesses and universities will have certainty over future funding and should continue to bid for competitive EU funds while the UK remains a member of the EU.
The employment rate hits a record high of 74.4%, with 31.7 million people in work.
Household incomes have risen to a record high according to statistics released today, with the fastest growth in 10 years.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Unemployment has dropped to its lowest rate since 2005 while the employment rate has stayed at a record high of 74.2%.
The employment rate in the UK has hit another record high of 74.2%, and there are more people in work than ever before.
Universal Credit is now in every jobcentre across the country for single jobseekers.
The UK employment rate remains at a record 74.1%, according to new figures out today.
New DWP Secretary of State, Stephen Crabb, outlines his priorities on welfare reform.
New State Pension to give 'dignity in retirement', and other tax and savings changes come into effect today (6 April 2016).
The number of households where no one works has fallen by more than 750,000 since 2010 and is now at its lowest level in more than 10 years.
Over 95% of jobcentres now offer Universal Credit.
Findings of an independent review to help increase business start-ups in the most disadvantaged communities across Great Britain.
The UK’s employment rate has hit another record high, rising to 74.1%.
David Cameron announces that tens of thousands of people with mental health conditions will be supported to find or return to work.
Around 31,000 households who had their benefits capped have moved into work, reduced their Housing Benefit claim or no longer claim it.
Ground-breaking government scheme to provide expert employment support to young people launched by Iain Duncan Smith and Priti Patel.
People claiming Universal Credit are significantly more likely to move into work than those on Jobseeker’s Allowance.
The Chancellor has published the results of the spending review, including details of the DWP’s budget over the course of this Parliament.
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