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From Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
  • International Labour Organisation Virtual Global Summit

    The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions participated in the International Labour Organisation Virtual Global Summit on COVID-19 and the World of Work.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)

    The Secretary of State delivered a speech to the OECD Roundtable on the UK’s innovative response to the Coronavirus crisis and our approach to recovery.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • It's key for jobcentres to help people back to their feet

    As we can finally enjoy the long-overdue haircut, go to the pub or pop out for a meal we are finding our new normal.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Our civil servants have risen to the occasion of the pandemic

    Our exceptional civil servants have stepped up to and met the challenges of this unprecedented time head on.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Coronavirus (COVID-19): ministerial direction for continuation of expenditure

    Letters authorising continuation of expenditure to ensure the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) responds effectively to COVID-19.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme set to launch

    Employers will be able to make claims through the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme from 26 May.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Biggest number of new Universal Credit claims paid in a single day

    More than 135,000 new claims were made to Universal Credit on 30 and 31 March 2020. People who claimed on these two days will receive payments today.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • DWP's response to coronavirus (COVID-19)

    The Secretary of State for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has made an oral statement to Parliament about the DWP's response to coronavirus (COVID-19).

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • G20 Labor and Employment Ministers’ summit on COVID-19

    On Thursday 23 April, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Thérèse Coffey attended an Extraordinary G20 Leaders' Summit on the COVID-19 pandemic.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Don’t call us – we’ll call you

    People making new claims for Universal Credit will no longer need to call the Department as part of the process.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Coronavirus update - benefit reviews and reassessments suspended

    Reviews and reassessments for disability benefits are being suspended for the next three months.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Claimants are asked to apply online as jobcentres limit access

    People are being urged to use online services before turning to the telephone for help with their benefit claim

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Chancellor announces workers’ support package

    Chancellor Rishi Sunak announces package to support workers as government confirms further measures to keep people safe

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK jobs market booms with record high employment rate

    There is a new record high employment rate and the unemployment rate has not been lower since 1974. Wage growth outpaces inflation for 21st successive month.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Disability Confident scheme leads to inclusive workforce

    On the third anniversary of the scheme, changes have been announced to help businesses achieve their goal of workplace inclusivity.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • £10 million fund to help vulnerable people claim Universal Credit

    Funding will be available to partner organisations, including charities, from April 2020 to help vulnerable people claim Universal Credit.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • £4 million scheme to boost worker earnings and youth employment

    Two new programmes have been announced to help disadvantaged young people into work and use mobile technology to help jobseekers into higher paid jobs.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • First meeting of the National Taskforce for Thomas Cook

    First meeting of the National Taskforce to support Thomas Cook employees and local communities.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Increased DWP support for veterans

    More armed forces veterans will be helped into work thanks to new funding that will secure additional specialist support in jobcentres.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New flexi job search that’s not just for mums

    Parents are to receive a helping hand to balance work and life from a brand new jobs scheme to be launched tomorrow (2 September 2019) by Amber Rudd.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government