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The Work Programme has contributed to bringing the number of long-term unemployed people down to the lowest it has been for 5 years.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Statistics out today show there are more people in work than ever before. Here are answers to some of the key questions.
An online calculator has been developed to help prospective parents work out what their leave and pay entitlements are.
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The benefit cap is providing a clear incentive to work, new DWP research proves.
The number of employees automatically enrolled into a workplace pension scheme has passed the 5 million mark.
If you are over 22 and in work then you may be entitled to extra money from your employer.
New report from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) shows jobs both old and new are set to be Careers of the Future.
The basic State Pension is to rise by around double the rate of inflation helping to give people increased financial security in retirement.
Parents are now able to apply for Shared Parental Leave after new regulations came into force on Monday 1 December.
Employers who owe their workers thousands of pounds for failing to pay them the National Minimum Wage have been named.
By spring 2015, 1 in 3 of the country’s Jobcentres will be taking claims for Universal Credit.
Employment Relations Minister announces the reappointment of 3 members to the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) Council.
Couples who have shared the care of their child in the first year after birth have had great experiences.
The Financial Secretary to the Treasury gives an overview of the government's pension reforms.
Nick Clegg is encouraging businesses to do more to support family friendly working as several major employers announce paternity packages for their staff.
A summary of economic data for Wales
A speech marking the publication of the government’s second progress report on ‘Social justice: transforming lives’.
Otto Thoresen has been appointed as the next Chair of the NEST Corporation.
The government has launched a public information campaign to ensure everyone knows what the State Pension changes mean for them.
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