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Thursday, 03 August 2017
The latest quarterly benefit cap statistics have been released today (3 August 2017) by the Department for Work and Pensions....
Tuesday, 01 August 2017
Thousands of disadvantaged people and long-term jobseekers to receive specialist support to get back into work through 6 new pilot schemes....
Wednesday, 26 July 2017
Official figures released today show the proportion of children living in a household with no working adults has fallen in every region of Great Brita...
Tuesday, 25 July 2017
Recruitment companies must do more to help stamp out the rapidly growing issue of job scams....
Wednesday, 19 July 2017
The government’s review proposes a new timetable for the rise to 68, in line with continuing increases in life expectancy....
Wednesday, 19 July 2017
The government’s review proposes a new timetable for the rise to 68, in line with continuing increases in life expectancy....
Tuesday, 18 July 2017
Extra protections are being put in place for people receiving Jobseeker’s Allowance....
Wednesday, 12 July 2017
Official figures released today show the unemployment rate has fallen to 4.5% – the lowest level since 1975....
Wednesday, 05 July 2017
A consultation on changes to make it easier to claim a Funeral Expenses Payment has opened today (5 July 2017)....
Wednesday, 05 July 2017
Final plans have been published to update the DWP’s property estate so services reflect the way people access jobs and the benefits system....
Tuesday, 04 July 2017
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions David Gauke has today (4 July) spoken at the Association of British Insurers long term savings conference....
Wednesday, 28 June 2017
Latest statistics show New Enterprise Allowance (NEA), a fund for jobseekers with a business idea, helped launch over 105,000 businesses....
Thursday, 15 June 2017
David Gauke, the new Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, has today (15 June 2017) welcomed the department’s new ministerial team. ...
Wednesday, 14 June 2017
Official figures released today show the number of people in work has never been higher since records began in 1971....
Friday, 21 April 2017
Martin Esom has been appointed as a non-executive director to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)....
Thursday, 20 April 2017
Damian Green today appointed Sara Weller to be the Lead Non-Executive Director at the DWP, taking over from Dame Clara Furse....
Wednesday, 12 April 2017
There are 31.84 million people in work, as well as a record high 767,000 vacancies in the economy. ...
Monday, 10 April 2017
Three million households across the country to keep more of what they earn due to a £700 million boost to Universal Credit. ...
Friday, 07 April 2017
In his new role, Professor Francis Davis will work to promote social enterprise and improve employment opportunities for disabled people. ...
Monday, 03 April 2017
New plans to help workless families break the cycle of disadvantage have been announced, as part of building a fairer society....
Friday, 31 March 2017
Employment help for people with health conditions will roll out from April, along with wider reforms to ensure a fair welfare system....
Friday, 31 March 2017
The New Enterprise Allowance (NEA) is designed for people already on benefits who want the opportunity to start their own business....
Thursday, 30 March 2017
A second independent review of the disability benefit Personal Independence Payment (PIP) has been published today by Paul Gray....
Monday, 27 March 2017
Ann Harris has been appointed by the Minister for Pensions, Richard Harrington, as the new permanent chair of The Pensions Advisory Service....
Thursday, 23 March 2017
Two reports have been published today that will help inform the government’s review of the State Pension age which is due in May 2017. ...
Thursday, 16 March 2017
Household incomes have risen to a record high according to statistics released today, and income inequality remains lower than in 2010....
Wednesday, 15 March 2017
Official figures released today show that the unemployment rate has fallen to 4.7% – the lowest level in 12 years....
Wednesday, 01 March 2017
There has been a rise in the number of working households, with around 9 in 10 children living with at least one working adult....
Thursday, 23 February 2017
The government is committed to ensuring the welfare system is a strong safety net for those who need it....
Tuesday, 21 February 2017
The Minister for Disabled People, Work and Health has announced 11 new disability sector champions....