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Over 100,000 people looking for work to benefit from tailored training next year, providing employers with work-ready recruits.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
From Monday next week those arriving from Sudan, including UK nationals and those with a valid UK immigration status, will be exempt from residency tests to ensure they can access benefits, social housing, and homelessness a…
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
99% of households initially eligible through DWP will have been directly paid £301 by the government by end of today (3 May 2023).
The Minister for Employment has written to SSAC responding to points raised about The Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2021.
Millions of UK households will receive £301 directly from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) between 25 April and 17 May.
Over 8 million households are set to receive an additional £324 as part of the government’s Cost of Living support package.
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
The government has confirmed payments of benefits due to land in accounts on Monday 19 September will be made early.
Correspondence from SSAC to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on amendments to regulations to support the Way to Work campaign.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Correspondence between the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and the SSAC on amendments to regulations to support they Way to Work campaign.
Correspondence between SSAC and the Minister for Employment about the Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Amendment) Regulations 2021.
Correspondence between SSAC and the minister for Disabled People, Health and Work about The Social Security (Claims and Payments, Employment and Support Allowance, Personal Independence Payment, and Universal Credit) (Amendm…
Latest HMRC statistics show more than 264,000 people have opened a Help to Save account and could be earning money on their savings.
Observations and recommendations on the department’s emergency response to COVID-19.
The Secretary of State for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has made an oral statement to Parliament about the DWP's response to coronavirus (COVID-19).
Disabled people and others receiving Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) will now be able to transfer this support to their new property when moving home.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The government announced today changes to benefits for mixed age couples that will be introduced from 15 May 2019.
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