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  • DWP helps cut telephone call costs from March 2014

    The Department for Work and Pensions will start to introduce alternative 0345 phone numbers for its major call lines from March 2014.

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

  • Universal Credit improves work incentives for young people

    New figures show that 2,960 people started claiming Universal Credit in the Greater Manchester and Cheshire areas from April 2013 to the end of October 2013.

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

  • Largest quarterly rise in employment since records began

    The number of people in a job rose 280,000 in the last 3 months – the largest quarterly increase since records began.

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

  • New rules to stop migrants claiming Housing Benefit

    New migrant jobseekers from the European Economic Area (EEA) will no longer be able to get Housing Benefit from April 2014.

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

  • Government submits National Minimum Wage evidence to Low Pay Commission

    Vince Cable submits the government’s final analysis on employment and the economy for the independent Low Pay Commission.

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

  • Government strengthens fight against £3.5bn benefit fraud and error

    Latest figures show fraud and error in the benefit system stands at 2.1% of overall welfare expenditure.

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

  • Universal Credit on the Red Button

    Information about Universal Credit and finding work is now available by hitting the red button on the TV remote control.

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

  • Personal Independence Payment rolls out to existing claimants in Scotland

    Personal Independence Payment rolls out to existing claimants of Disability Living Allowance in Scotland.

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

  • Car prices driven down for armed forces

    A new discount programme launched today could save armed forces members and their families thousands of pounds on the cost of a new car.

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

  • £51 million contract for new troops' homes

    A major contract to build new homes for soldiers and their families returning from Germany has been announced today.

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

  • MBE for 'compassionate and inspirational' warrant officer

    A Royal Navy training officer has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours List for his 'tireless efforts on behalf of others'.

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

  • Benefits capped for 33,000 households

    New figures show almost 33,000 households had their benefits capped by November 2013.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 8 January 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Universal Credit, sentencing, Geneva talks and minimum alcohol pricing.

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

  • Injured soldiers racing to recovery

    A group of severely injured soldiers who made history last year are back in South America, competing in their second Dakar rally.

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

  • More than 500 disabled people a week supported into work or training

    Disabled people are moving into jobs, training or work placements at a rate of more than 100 placements every working day.

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

  • New benefit fraud and error campaign: 'Benefits. Are you doing the right thing?'

    A new benefit fraud and error advertising campaign will be launched today (3 January 2014).

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

  • Tough new migrant benefit rules come into force tomorrow

    Tough new rules come into force to ensure that migrants don’t take advantage of the British benefits system.

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

  • 74,000 young people helped by Work Programme

    More than 74,000 young jobseekers have escaped long-term unemployment and found lasting work.

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

  • Millions of pounds still available in housing fund

    Tens of millions of pounds specifically ring-fenced to help people adapt to welfare reforms this year is still available through local authorities.

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

  • UK statement to the Philippines Reconstruction Assistance on Yolanda (RAY)

    Ambassador Ahmad: "The UK stands ready to work in partnership with the Philippines & other partners on longer-term reconstruction efforts."

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