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  • New research reveals true benefits of work experience

    Young people taking part in a Government-backed work experience placement are more likely to get off benefits and into work.

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

  • 'Abroad fraud' warning for benefit thieves

    Warning to people who commit benefit fraud abroad.

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

  • Social Investment Conference

    A speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP, Secretary of State.

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

  • Boost for unemployed young people as Youth Contract opens for business

    Britain’s unemployed young people are being given a major boost today as the Youth Contract opens for business.

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

  • Minister for employment backs new charter for work experience

    The Minister for Employment Chris Grayling has urged employers to sign up to a new work experience charter published today.

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

  • Important changes to Employment and Support Allowance

    People who are able to get back into the workplace will get Contribution-based Employment and Support Allowance

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

  • Downing Street launch for 'troubled families' scheme

    Helping troubled families to turn their lives around.

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

  • Government response to the final report of the Independent Riots Victims and Communities Panel

    Responding on behalf of the Government to the Independent Riots Victims and Communities Panel’s final report, Secretary of State for Communities…

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

  • Troubled families: top 10 areas are on board as government is ready to go

    The 10 local authorities with the largest number of troubled families have agreed to sign up to the Government’s ambitious scheme to turn around…

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

  • Support to help lone parents into work

    Lone parents will start getting the help they need to look for work earlier rather than stay on benefits.

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

  • Supporting people with autism into employment

    A speech by Lord David Freud, Minister for Welfare Reform.

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

  • ScotRail introduces enhanced Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount Card to Scotland

    ScotRail, the primary rail operator in Scotland, has agreed to introduce the Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount card onto its network from 1 April 2012.

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

  • Grayling: Statistics show our benefit reforms are justified

    More than one third of people going through incapacity benefits reassessment have been found to be fit for work.

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

  • National Convention on Youth Employment

    Speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP

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

  • Grayling: Signs of labour market stabilising – big challenge still ahead

    There are further signs that the labour market is stabilising despite the tough economic climate.

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

  • Social justice: transforming lives

    Speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP

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

  • DWP Statement on A4e fraud allegation

    This week we have been made aware of an allegation of attempted fraud in relation to a Mandatory Work Activity contract with A4e.

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

  • Iain Duncan Smith: Welfare reforms realised

    Iain Duncan Smith’s Welfare Reform Bill became law today marking an historic moment for the Coalition Government.

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

  • Government launches employment support for prisoners

    Major overhaul of the employment support prisoners receive when they leave jail.

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

  • Prime Minister's message on 'Welfare Reform'

    Official email from the PM about Universal Credit, the benefit cap and changes to housing benefit.

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