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  • Bridging the Social Divide Report

    The Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission has published a report calling for social mobility and child poverty to be core business in the next Parliament

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  • Half a million work experience and training opportunities snapped up

    Jobseekers have taken part in half a million voluntary employer-led placements or work experience through Jobcentre Plus since January 2011.

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

  • 400 more disabled people in work every day

    There is a year-on-year increase of the number of disabled people in work of more than 141,000 and 86,000 more disabled women in work.

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

  • Iain Duncan Smith: jobs-led recovery changing people’s lives

    Employment under this government has reached another important milestone with an employment rate which has never been higher.

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

  • #notjustforboys: leading businesses back women as captains of industry

    Campaign to support women to make career choices that are right for them launches with retail, construction and Premier League support.

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

  • Universal Credit makes work pay

    The national roll out of Universal Credit begins on 16 February 2015.

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

  • DWP fraud busters win industry accolade

    An innovative benefit fraud project expected to save the taxpayer £114 million, has won a top award at a prestigious ceremony.

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

  • Diana Whitworth stands down from the committee

    Diana Whitworth has decided to stand down from the Social Security Advisory Committee on ill-health grounds.

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  • Mesothelioma sufferers’ compensation boosted by extra £54,000

    Asbestos-related cancer suffers are to receive up to £54,000 extra thanks to new compensation rules.

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

  • Benefit cap: 200 people into work or off Housing Benefit every week

    The benefit cap is encouraging more people to work or stop claiming Housing Benefit.

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

  • Minister encourages further support under the Community Covenant

    Defence Minister Anna Soubry has reminded local authorities of their pledge made by signing up to the Armed Forces Community Covenant.

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

  • Social Security Advisory Committee membership changes

    Rachael Badger takes up her appointment today, replacing Keith Faulkner who has decided to stand down after 3 years on the committee.

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  • New support package for Gurkha veterans

    Measures to improve financial and social support have been announced by the Government in response to an inquiry into Gurkha welfare.

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

  • Freezing weather: Cold Weather Payments go up as the temperature goes down

    Freezing temperatures around the country are due to trigger further Cold Weather Payments this week.

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

  • Benefit fraud clampdown as maximum penalty to be more than doubled

    Parliament is to consider plans to more than double the maximum administrative penalty for benefit fraud from £2,000 to £5,000.

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

  • Avoid regional accent discrimination when recruiting

    Employment Minister Esther McVey urges people not to hide their accents when looking for work.

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

  • Welfare transformation comes to families in more areas

    Universal Credit will be available to families in more areas across the country, from today.

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

  • Absent parents now paying maintenance cash at record levels

    The number of absent parents who are now paying towards the cost of their children through the Child Support Agency has hit an all-time high.

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

  • Universal Credit and Universal Support

    Lord Freud's, Minister for Welfare Reform, speech to the Local Government Association (LGA) about Universal Credit and Universal Support.

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

  • Unemployment falls below 6% as vacancies hit record high

    A new milestone has been reached with the unemployment rate falling below 6% for the first time in 6 years.

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