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Second State Pension Age Review launches

Second State Pension Age Review launches

Friday, 07 January 2022

The next review of State Pension age has been launched by the government today....

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New government support package to help more disabled people into work

New government support package to help more disabled people into work

Wednesday, 29 December 2021

New package of support to help thousands of disabled people into work as government builds back fairer....

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New pension scheme one step closer

New pension scheme one step closer

Thursday, 16 December 2021

A new type of pension scheme delivering reliable returns – and potentially boosting retirement incomes for millions, will soon become a reality after ...

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Record £1 billion in child support

Record £1 billion in child support

Tuesday, 14 December 2021

New figures published today reveal a record £1 billion in child maintenance payments has been collected and arranged in the last 12 months to Septembe...

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£510 million to crackdown on benefits fraudsters

£510 million to crackdown on benefits fraudsters

Monday, 13 December 2021

A £510 million funding boost targeted at fraudsters lying to the DWP about their benefit claims has been announced today (Monday 13 December)....

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New chair appointed at National Employment Savings Trust

New chair appointed at National Employment Savings Trust

Friday, 03 December 2021

Brendan McCafferty has been appointed as the next Chair of the National Employment Savings Trust (Nest) Corporation....

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New government ‘passport’ to help disabled graduates get in to employment

New government ‘passport’ to help disabled graduates get in to employment

Friday, 03 December 2021

Hundreds of disabled university students are set to benefit from a new ‘passport’ scheme that will support them as they move into work....

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Thousands of low earners to benefit from income boost today

Thousands of low earners to benefit from income boost today

Wednesday, 01 December 2021

Today, tens of thousands of low income households will get a cash boost as higher Universal Credit payments land in bank accounts for the first time....

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Pensions charge cap changes outlined

Pensions charge cap changes outlined

Tuesday, 30 November 2021

Plans to make it easier for pension schemes to access investments which can offer greater returns to savers have been outlined today....

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Employers urged to help support the careers of women in menopause

Employers urged to help support the careers of women in menopause

Thursday, 25 November 2021

The Minister for Employment, Mims Davies, calls for employers to strengthen their support to keep millions of women in work....

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State Pension and benefit rates for 2022 to 2023 confirmed

State Pension and benefit rates for 2022 to 2023 confirmed

Thursday, 25 November 2021

State Pensions and benefits will be increased by 3.1 percent next year, it has been confirmed....

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£1000 boost for nearly 2m working households on Universal Credit

£1000 boost for nearly 2m working households on Universal Credit

Wednesday, 24 November 2021

Almost two million of the lowest income working households who receive Universal Credit will today benefit from a cash boost worth £1,000 on average....

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Over 100,000 young careers boosted by Kickstart Scheme

Over 100,000 young careers boosted by Kickstart Scheme

Tuesday, 16 November 2021

Over 100,000 young people across the country have now started jobs through the government’s landmark Kickstart Scheme, it was announced today (Tuesday...

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New rules put savers’ interests first

New rules put savers’ interests first

Wednesday, 10 November 2021

Plans to protect small pension pots from being eroded by charges will be introduced next year....

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New measures to protect pension savers from scam transfers

New measures to protect pension savers from scam transfers

Monday, 08 November 2021

New measures to protect pension savers and help stop scam transfers in their tracks became law today (Monday 8 November)....

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Secretary of State issues rallying cry at COP26

Secretary of State issues rallying cry at COP26

Thursday, 04 November 2021

Work and Pensions Secretary of State Thérèse Coffey has urged world leaders to follow the UK’s lead in the fight against climate change during talks a...

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Over a million jobseekers to benefit from new training opportunities

Over a million jobseekers to benefit from new training opportunities

Monday, 01 November 2021

Over a million jobseekers could benefit from extra training following the latest changes to Universal Credit, helping fill vacancies from the care sec...

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Secretary of State speech: Pension power to combat climate change

Secretary of State speech: Pension power to combat climate change

Thursday, 21 October 2021

People. Planet. Prosperity. Work and Pensions Secretary delivered a speech at Policy Exchange on how pensions can be a superpower to help us achieve N...

Government launches £500m support for vulnerable households over winter

Government launches £500m support for vulnerable households over winter

Thursday, 30 September 2021

Vulnerable households across the country will be able to access a new £500m support fund to help them with essentials over the coming months as the co...

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Support for those arriving from Afghanistan

Support for those arriving from Afghanistan

Tuesday, 21 September 2021

The DWP is supporting those arriving from Afghanistan as part of Operation Warm Welcome, including earlier access to benefit and employment support....

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Taskforce tackles pension scheme governance

Taskforce tackles pension scheme governance

Monday, 20 September 2021

New recommendations to give pension savers a voice in how their hard-earned savings are being looked after have today been published....

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Legislation to ensure fairness for pensioners and taxpayers

Legislation to ensure fairness for pensioners and taxpayers

Tuesday, 07 September 2021

Following unprecedented fluctuations to earnings caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the government has today announced legislation to set aside for one ...

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New National Disability Strategy launches

New National Disability Strategy launches

Wednesday, 28 July 2021

More accessible housing, easier commuting and better job prospects are set to become reality for millions of disabled people in the UK through actions...

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The Pensions Ombudsman to continue tenure

The Pensions Ombudsman to continue tenure

Thursday, 22 July 2021

Anthony Arter will continue in his role as the Pensions Ombudsman for another year....

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Disabled people to have their say in shaping the future of the benefits system

Disabled people to have their say in shaping the future of the benefits system

Tuesday, 20 July 2021

The new Health and Disability Green Paper – launched today – will pave the way for a fairer future of the benefits system to better meet the needs of ...

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A new way forward for posties and others who have workplace pensions

A new way forward for posties and others who have workplace pensions

Monday, 19 July 2021

A new type of pension scheme, with the potential to provide better retirement outcomes and stability, will move a step closer today....

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Cohabiting couples to benefit from changes to bereavement benefit rules

Cohabiting couples to benefit from changes to bereavement benefit rules

Thursday, 15 July 2021

Today (Thursday 15 July 2021), Baroness Stedman-Scott will set out plans to extend bereavement support to cohabiting couples with children....

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Savers urged to be savvy before shifting savings

Savers urged to be savvy before shifting savings

Friday, 09 July 2021

Plans to support savers seeking access to their pension pots are outlined today in a change to ensure people are fully informed before moving their mo...

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Fast tracked access to benefits for people with terminal illness expanded

Fast tracked access to benefits for people with terminal illness expanded

Thursday, 08 July 2021

Fast-tracked access to benefits will be extended to more people diagnosed with a terminal illness, increasing the support for those nearing the end of...

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Greater stewardship sets course for a greener future

Greater stewardship sets course for a greener future

Thursday, 08 July 2021

Pension schemes are joining forces to ensure they can contribute to a more sustainable society, as Britain builds back better, fairer and greener....

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