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From Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Welfare Reform
  • New support to tackle long-term sickness absence

    British businesses will be helped to tackle long-term sickness absence in the workplace.

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

  • Government announces new member to the Social Security Advisory Committee

    The Minister for Welfare Reform, Lord Freud, announced Matthew Oakley as a new appointment to the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC).

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

  • Benefit Cap implementation

    Benefit Cap roll out will start in April in Bromley, Croydon, Enfield and Haringey and rolled out across the country throughout the summer.

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

  • Early Findings of Direct Payment Demonstration Projects published

    The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) today published the latest findings from the Direct Payment Demonstration Projects.

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

  • Benefit fraud bill is dropping – but more action is needed

    Benefit fraud fell last year - but more action is needed to stop the £1.2bn cost to the taxpayer each year.

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

  • Freud: New open data good for transparency and business

    A new way of accessing Department for Work and Pensions statistics was launched giving greater access to official Housing Benefit figures.

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

  • Providers announced for online identity scheme

    Successful providers chosen to design and deliver a secure online identity registration service.

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

  • National Landlords Association

    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

  • Freud: Universal Credit switch will be simple for most –  but we must prepare early

    New research shows the majority of claimants are ready to manage their own money.

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

  • Government announces new members to the Social Security Advisory Committee

    Six appointments to the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC).

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

  • DWP wins award for better data

    The Department for Work and Pensions has won this year’s “Better Information from Government” award from the Demographics User Group (DUG).

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

  • IRRV Annual Conference and Exhibition 2012

    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

  • Mesothelioma support scheme: next steps

    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

  • Centre for Responsible Credit Annual Conference

    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

  • New financial products to help Universal Credit claimants manage money

    Ministers are calling for a range of suppliers to explore the feasibility of new financial products to help benefit claimants budget and manage…

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

  • Freud announces successful Local Authority led Universal Credit pilots

    Local authority led pilot projects that will support people to claim Universal Credit named by Lord Freud, Minister for Welfare Reform.

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

  • £300m support for future mesothelioma victims

    From today newly diagnosed victims of mesothelioma will receive help through a new support scheme.

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

  • Freud names local authority pilot long-list for Universal Credit

    The DWP and the Local Government Association name fifteen local authorities recommended as potential pilot sites for Universal Credit.

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

  • Welfare Reform Act 2012: implications and challenges for local authorities

    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

  • Bereavement Benefits for the 21st Century consultation response

    New proposals for better supporting people on benefits after the loss of a spouse or civil partner are set out by Lord Freud.

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