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  • DWP services more accessible thanks to new British Sign Language pilot

    DWP is introducing a new video relay service to help British Sign Language (BSL) users easily access government services.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Jobcentre Plus support rolled out to schools

    Ground-breaking government scheme to provide expert employment support to young people launched by Iain Duncan Smith and Priti Patel.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Prime Minister's speech on life chances

    David Cameron gave a speech on life chances, explaining how the government intends to transform the lives of the poorest in Britain.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • PM: Families are the key to ending poverty

    David Cameron will announce a doubling of government funding for relationship support and pledge to take action to deal with poor parenting.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New Year 2016: Prime Minister's message

    David Cameron wishes everyone the very best and a very happy new year.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New Year 2016: David Cameron's article

    "We remain on the long walk to a greater Britain. We won’t get there overnight. But during 2016, we will make some of our most significant strides yet."

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Advice for British nationals in Kolkata

    The Consular Section at the British Deputy High Commission in Kolkata will be closed 4 - 5 January 2016.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Advice for British nationals in Kolkata

    The Consular Section at the British Deputy High Commission in Kolkata will be closed 4 - 5 January 2016.

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  • Wales sees rise in number of people taking an entrepreneurial route off benefits

    Over 4,300 new businesses started with the support of the New Enterprise Allowance

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • EU Council: PM press conference

    David Cameron gave a press conference following the latest EU Council meeting which covered migration, terrorism and UK renegotiation.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Thousands more find work through jobs scheme

    More than three-quarters of a million people who were long-term unemployed have found a job through the government’s Work Programme.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Website enhancements make it easier for separating couples to find support

    We have improved the Sorting out Separation and Child Maintenance Options websites – see how they could help you or someone you know.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Full-time jobs fuel new record employment rate

    The UK employment rate reaches new record high of 73.9% and over half a million more people are in work compared to this time last year.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK's leadership programme in Mumbai to combat human trafficking

    The five-day leadership development programme will be held from 22-26 February.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Universal Credit now in three-quarters of all jobcentres

    New milestone reached with over a quarter of a million claims made to Universal Credit.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Public consultation launched on Personal Independence Payments

    A public consultation launched into how the use of aids and appliances is accounted for during assessments for Personal Independence Payment.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Universal Credit claimants significantly more likely to get a job

    People claiming Universal Credit are significantly more likely to move into work than those on Jobseeker’s Allowance.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Advice for British nationals in Kolkata

    The Consular Section at the British Deputy High Commission in Kolkata will be closed on 16 December 2015.

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  • Advice for British nationals in Kolkata

    The Consular Section at the British Deputy High Commission in Kolkata will be closed on 16 December 2015.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Record numbers of women in work as government delivers on its pledge to support people into jobs

    The number of women in employment has hit a record 14.6 million, with nearly 1 million (975,000) more women in work than 5 years ago.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government