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New figures published today show that unemployment (ILO measure) has risen by 27,000 on the quarter to 2.5 million.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Jobseekers needing additional support to get back to work could be referred onto Mandatory Work Activity placements under new welfare rules.
A speech given by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
Urgent restrictions on Crisis Loans have been announced today in order to protect the discretionary Social Fund budget.
Analysis of the Labour Force Survey (LFS), supplemented by a review of published studies into the job search practices of different groups.
A new service to replace welfare cheques was announced by the Department for Work and Pensions today.
The Government has today called for a major review of the sickness absence system.
Launching the Welfare Reform Bill, Iain Duncan Smith hailed what promises to be the biggest shake up of the system for 60 years.
Prime Minister David Cameron has delivered a speech outlining the need for welfare reform.
Ministers have welcomed the news that the latest unemployment figures show the labour market stabilising after a difficult last few months.
Ministers are on track to implement the recommendations of the recent Harrington Review of the Work Capability Assessment by the summer.
The first published findings from the Government’s incapacity benefit reassessment programme.
Speech by the Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP, Minister for Employment, DWP.
A speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
Unemployed people will be able to access thousands of new volunteering and training opportunities to help them back into work.
A speech given by the Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP, Minister for Employment, DWP.
Restoring fairness to the Housing Benefit system and providing extra support for those who need it is a top priority.
Tackling Child Poverty and Improving Life Chances: Consulting on a New Approach - SSAC response.
The Universal Credit White Paper: SSAC response.
Disability Living Allowance reform consultation: SSAC response.
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