Government news, all in one place
Government news, all in one place
The Department for Work and Pensions is responsible for welfare, pensions, and child maintenance policy in the UK. It administers state pensions and benefits, supports people into work, and provides financial support to those in need.
Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)
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Tuesday, 17 February 2026
Jobseekers are to benefit from the roll-out of mobile jobs vans across Great Britain – appearing outside leisure centres, supermarkets and even footba...
Monday, 09 February 2026
Welfare reforms designed to rebalance the benefits system and support more people into work move forward today, as Universal Credit legislation is lai...
Sunday, 08 February 2026
Young people across the country are to benefit from a clearer path into apprenticeships, as the Prime Minister vows to “unlock opportunities for young...
Saturday, 07 February 2026
Young people will be given a quicker route into high-quality jobs on major projects as the Government slashes red tape to fast-track the process. ...
Wednesday, 04 February 2026
Young people are set to benefit from TV and film industry support for the Government’s Youth Guarantee....
Tuesday, 03 February 2026
Historic legislation to end the two-child limit?and lift hundreds and thousands of children out of poverty?has moved a step closer to reality today. ...
Tuesday, 03 February 2026
Disabled people are set to benefit from the expertise of some of the world's tech giants to help make the workplace more accessible to them....
Tuesday, 03 February 2026
Twelve experts appointed to the steering group for the Timms Review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP)....
Friday, 23 January 2026
Ten experts with lived experience of disability and long-term health conditions have been appointed to help shape Government health and disability pol...
Tuesday, 20 January 2026
Up to 250,000 more people with health conditions will receive support to stay in or return to work, as a groundbreaking programme proven to transform ...
Thursday, 15 January 2026
Government seeking to restore trust and common sense to the benefits system. ...
Thursday, 15 January 2026
Sick and disabled people will have more opportunities to move into work following the overhaul of a scheme that will boost living standards and workpl...
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
The Social Security Advisory Committee welcomes 2 new members....
Monday, 12 January 2026
An expert adviser has been appointed to support the government's mission to unlock opportunities and drive economic growth through adult skills policy...
Monday, 29 December 2025
Thousands of people at risk of dropping out of work will be given more support to stay in their jobs thanks to new Government-funded occupational heal...
Saturday, 20 December 2025
Hundreds of thousands of people will benefit from an expansion of a trial to tackle poor housing and protect taxpayers’ cash from rogue landlords....
Thursday, 18 December 2025
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 ...
Wednesday, 17 December 2025
Former Heath Secretary Alan Milburn has today launched his groundbreaking investigation into the causes of record unemployment and inactivity among 16...
Wednesday, 10 December 2025
Almost one million young people will benefit from learning or employment opportunities as a result of a major £820 million funding package....
Wednesday, 10 December 2025
The £725 million package of reforms to the apprenticeship system will help to tackle youth unemployment and drive economic growth, with thousands more...
Wednesday, 03 December 2025
Benefit cheats, fraudsters and debtors who can afford to repay but refuse will have money taken directly from their bank accounts or lose their driver...
Tuesday, 25 November 2025
Unpaid carers will have their Carer's Allowance earnings related overpayments reviewed and potentially cancelled or repaid, following an independent r...
Friday, 14 November 2025
Vulnerable claimants moved to Universal Credit with specialist help, as Government puts those who need it most at heart of delivery ...
Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Nine million pensioners are to benefit from vital support for energy costs during the colder months as Winter Fuel Payments start hitting bank account...
Monday, 10 November 2025
An independent investigation will be launched to tackle the persistently high numbers of young people out of work, education and training, which minis...
Wednesday, 05 November 2025
More than 60 major and many small employers are joining forces with government to tackle the rising tide of ill-health that is pushing people out of w...
Monday, 03 November 2025
UK businesses are being offered no-fee specialist recruitment support to fill vacancies as the full rollout of a national campaign launches today (Mon...
Thursday, 30 October 2025
A new trial to boost Pension Credit take up is underway after analysis showed significant regional disparities in pensioners claiming the benefit, whi...
Thursday, 30 October 2025
Disabled people will be at the heart of the first ever full review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) following the appointment of two co-chairs, ...
Tuesday, 21 October 2025
Millions of workers across the UK could see their pensions increase by up to 60% as new regulations for Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) schemes ...
Environment Agency Environment Agency grants Rathlin Energy permit
Environment Agency Further rain expected as Environment Agency warns of ongoing flood risk
UK Health Security Agency Yellow cold health alert issued for 7 regions of England
Sellafield Ltd Sellafield support helping change young lives in Warrington
Wales Office New £11M fund opens to support jobs, growth and investment in Port Talbot
Department of Health and Social Care £400 cash boost for disabled adults to tackle cost of living