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  • Government expands vital in-work support to disabled young people

    Young disabled jobseekers on work experience will be able to access extra support to help them into mainstream placements.

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

  • Ways and Means Committee, House of Congress

    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

  • Support for unemployed members of the reserve forces

    The Secretary of State announced today that outdated Jobseeker’s Allowance legislation will not stand in the way of unemployed people.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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Employment Minister makes statement on A4e

    The DWP’s Work Programme providers are required to ensure that stringent controls are in place.

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

  • Support for people on sickness benefits to get back into the workplace

    Thousands of people who have been on sickness benefits for more than 15 years have been found fit to work and will now get support.

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

  • Leonard Steinberg memorial lecture

    A speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP.

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

  • Benefit fraudsters warned they face tougher penalties

    Ministers will be able to fine benefit cheats up to £2,000, with a minimum penalty of £350 without having to take them to court.

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

  • Government gives one year’s notice of benefit cap

    Letters are being sent this week to households who may be affected by the benefit cap.

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