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  • Life-changing prosthetics technology

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

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

  • New Child Maintenance Service opens to all new applicants

    The new Child Maintenance Service for separated parents to support their children has opened to all new applicants.

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

  • Troubled Families programme on track at half way stage

    New figures show that the government’s ambition to turn around the lives of 120,000 troubled families is on track at its half way stage.

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

  • Universal Credit expands to Rugby and Inverness

    New jobseekers in Inverness and Rugby will be able to make a claim for Universal Credit today as the new benefit rolls out.

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

  • National drive to boost disability employment: first ever Disability Confident roadshow tours Britain

    Conferences are taking place across the country showcasing the talents of the 6.9 million disabled people of working-age in Great Britain.

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

  • Over 6,000 Second World War heroes recognised

    Over 6,000 Arctic Stars and Bomber Command Clasps have been issued to living veterans across the country.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 11 November 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on China, A&Es, Russia, CHOGM, premium rate phone lines, unions and Iran.

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

  • Housing Benefit: data published on reforms to restore fairness

    New figures released today show the number of households claiming Housing Benefit that have been affected by the removal of the spare room subsidy.

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

  • UK sees further employment growth

    The number of people in work has risen by 378,000 over the last year to a record breaking 29.95 million.

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

  • Poll shows support for removal of spare room subsidy

    New independent research shows there is strong public support for reducing under-occupation and overcrowding in social housing.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 7 November 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Universal Credit, the PM's meeting with the Tamil community and green policy.

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

  • Armed Forces support London Poppy Day

    Royalty, celebrities and Armed Forces personnel took to the streets yesterday for the launch of the Royal British Legion's London Poppy Day.

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

  • Benefit cap: 36,000 accept work help

    New figures show almost 36,000 people potentially affected by the benefit cap have accepted support to get into work.

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

  • Public Accounts Committee report: 'Universal Credit: early progress'

    Response to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report: 'Universal Credit: early progress'

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

  • New Korean War memorial

    The Duke of Cambridge and the President of the Republic of Korea have attended a ceremony for a new Korean War memorial in London.

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

  • Benefit sanctions – ending the ‘something for nothing’ culture

    Latest figures show Jobseeker's Allowance claimants who failed to do enough to find work had their benefits payments suspended 580,000 times.

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

  • The government's response to High Court judgment on the benefit cap

    The government's response to the High Court judgment on the judicial review of the introduction of the benefit cap.

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

  • Pilot schemes to help people on sickness benefits back to work

    People on sickness benefits will be required to have regular meetings with healthcare professionals to help them with their barriers to work.

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

  • Supreme Court verdict on government employment schemes

    The government's response to the Supreme Court verdict on government employment schemes.

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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

    Personal Independence Payment is being rolled out to existing claimants of Disability Living Allowance.

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