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  • The Work Programme has helped 208,000 jobseekers to escape long-term unemployment and find lasting work.

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

  • Employment hit a new record high this month with over 30 million people in jobs for the first time.

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

  • The Prime Minister announces from 1 January 2014 all EU jobseekers have to wait for 3 months before they can apply for out of work benefits.

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

  • Our new strategy sets out ideas on how to help more disabled people and those with health conditions get into and stay in work.

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

  • The New Enterprise Allowance has helped enterprising jobseekers set up 32,520 new businesses.

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

  • A new test for migrants who want to claim income-related benefits is being rolled out to Jobcentres across England, Scotland and Wales.

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

  • The Sun's Military Awards paid tribute to the excellence and courage of Armed Forces personnel at a ceremony held in Greenwich last night.

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

  • How DWP and local authorities are working together to implement Universal Credit.

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

  • The government welcomes the fourth review of the Work Capability Assessment that says good progress and notable improvements have been made.

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

  • £16 million investment to help local government take on fraudsters.

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

  • The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Nelson Mandela's memorial and Universal Credit.

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

  • The Access to Work scheme has set aside £2 million to help disabled people take up work placements.

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

  • New statistics show the full impact of the benefit cap for the first time – following the successful national roll-out completed this autumn.

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

  • Projects to help separated couples resolve grievances and agree financial and parenting arrangements in their children's best interests.

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

  • The next stage of delivery of Universal Credit will concentrate on the continued safe and secure roll out of the vital reform.

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

  • Journalist and broadcaster Lorraine Kelly today launched the uk4u Thanks! Christmas Box campaign.

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

  • Working with employers to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure that disabled people can fulfil their potential.

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

  • Newly diagnosed victims of mesothelioma – the cancer caused by asbestos – will receive help for the first time through a new support scheme.

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

  • Research shows that Universal Credit claimants do more to get into work than jobseekers claiming under the current system.

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

  • Service personnel who have benefited from the latest in prosthetics technology have spoken about how their lives have been improved.

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