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The backlog of people waiting to have their work capability assessed is to be significantly reduced through a package of measures that will reduce UK welfare spending by £1.9 billion by the end of 2030/31.
Find out which services and goods relating to welfare are exempt from VAT, and if welfare services and goods that you provide can be exempt from VAT.
Largest welfare reforms for a generation to help sick and disabled people who can and have the potential to work into jobs - backed by a £1 billion investment, unveiled by the Work & Pensions Secretary today [Tuesday 18 March].
This factsheet sets out the impact of the draft clauses laid in Parliament on the responsibility for the welfare system in Scotland.
Advice and guidance on protecting animal welfare.
Laws and regulations protecting farm animals at shows and markets, including the suitability of pens, cages or hutches
Additional protections for millions of vulnerable people on benefits are set to be written into law, under new measures being introduced to Parliament today [18 June 2025].
Details of DWP statistics that relate to the Welfare Reform Act 2012.
Government launches new plans to protect and improve the lives of our pets, farmed and wild animals
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Rt Hon Liz Kendall MP speech to the IPPR setting out the case for welfare reform.
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