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  • Action on problem families

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. The moment some children are born their life chances are simply written…

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

  • It's time to stop leaving problem families in crisis

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today set out his plans to shake up local services as part of the Government’s efforts to turn around the…

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

  • Putting families at the heart of government

    The Government is inviting views on plans to bring the child maintenance system back into the heart of government.

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

  • Grayling: thousands of new opportunities for jobseekers through sector-based work academies

    Strategy to combat youth unemployment, with the formal launch of sector-based work academies across England.

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

  • Grayling: unemployment rises as Government announces more support for young people

    The Government must continue with measures to reduce the deficit, stimulate the economy and support people who lose their jobs back to work.

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

  • British Venture Capital Association

    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

  • New Troubled Families Team

    Prime Minister appoints Louise Casey CB as the Head of New Troubled Families Team

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

  • The wider welfare agenda

    Speech by Maria Miller MP, Minister for Disabled People

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

  • More families will be paid childcare support than ever before

    Childcare support will be paid to around 80,000 more households.

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

  • Publication of DWP research report no: 778 perceptions of welfare reform and Universal Credit

    Research exploring reactions of claimants, other members of the public, employers and staff to Universal Credit proposals.

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

  • Health and wellbeing

    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

  • Welfare reform and flexible working

    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

  • Publication of DWP research report 774: Routes onto Employment and Support Allowance

    Report of findings from a survey of Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) claimants.

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

  • Sir Oswald Stoll Foundation: annual general meeting

    Speech by Andrew Robathan, Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans.

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

  • Social sector tenants will be responsible for paying landlords direct under Universal Credit

    Six Demonstration Projects are being set up to trial direct payments to Housing Benefit claimants.

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

  • Growth remains the Government’s priority

    Government must continue with measures to stimulate the economy and encourage growth.

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

  • National Housing Federation Annual Conference

    Speech by Lord David Freud.

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

  • Robert Owen Institute

    A speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.

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

  • Jobseekers on benefits who need help to speak English will have to take up free language training

    Jobseekers whose lack of English is preventing them from getting a job, will have to attend English language training or lose benefits.

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

  • Recruitment Industry Initiative

    Speech by Maria Miller MP.

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