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The UK employment rate remains at a record 74.1%, according to new figures out today.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Record numbers of older people are bringing their skills, talents and experience into the UK workplace.
Last 4 offices in Yorkshire switch over to new service.
New DWP Secretary of State, Stephen Crabb, outlines his priorities on welfare reform.
Parents on Universal Credit will now be able to claim back 85% of their childcare costs when they move into work – up from 70%.
A new armed forces National Insurance credit is available for spouses and civil partners who joined their partners on overseas postings.
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.
Andrew Rhodes has been appointed Director General of DWP Operations.
The government has announced the appointment of Michael Clancy as a new member to the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service Council.
Almost half of the MOD’s new Covenant Grant Fund will help veterans in the criminal justice system.
Alun Cairns: Welfare reform transforming lives in Wales
Wales becomes the first nation in the UK to complete the rollout of Universal Credit.
Through the Work Programme, a total of 503,000 jobseekers have found work lasting 3 months or longer.
Private sector employment over 26 million, unemployment rate at 5.1% and the claimant count at its lowest level in over 40 years.
Over 95% of jobcentres now offer Universal Credit.
The Prime Minister announces new support including Help to Save, a national mentoring campaign and increases in the National Minimum Wage.
SSAC response to the consultation on abolishing Class 2 NI and introducing a contributory benefit test to Class 4 NI for the self-employed.
The government is changing the assessment criteria for the daily living component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
An opportunity for members of the public to learn about the work of the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council (IIAC).
Findings of an independent review to help increase business start-ups in the most disadvantaged communities across Great Britain.
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