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Employers join forces with government to tackle ill health and keep Britain working

Employers join forces with government to tackle ill health and keep Britain working

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...

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Businesses missing out on specialist JCP recruitment support worth thousands

Businesses missing out on specialist JCP recruitment support worth thousands

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...

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Disabled people to shape Timms Review into Personal Independence Payment

Disabled people to shape Timms Review into Personal Independence Payment

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, ...

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Fresh drive to boost Pension Credit take up as new figures reveal large regional gaps in those receiving benefit worth around £4,300 a year

Fresh drive to boost Pension Credit take up as new figures reveal large regional gaps in those receiving benefit worth around £4,300 a year

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...

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Retirement incomes could increase by as much as 60% as Government green lights 'collective' pension schemes

Retirement incomes could increase by as much as 60% as Government green lights 'collective' pension schemes

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 ...

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Mental health support and peer support networks to get people back into work as local areas get £80 million funding boost

Mental health support and peer support networks to get people back into work as local areas get £80 million funding boost

Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Across the country, thousands more people will be helped back towards employment through support ranging from peer-to-peer support groups to mental he...

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Pensioners warned to stay alert as winter fuel payment scams surge by over 150%

Pensioners warned to stay alert as winter fuel payment scams surge by over 150%

Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Pensioners are being warned to look out for Winter Fuel Payment text message scams following a surge in activity from opportunistic criminals ahead of...

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Job advisers to be embedded in GP surgeries as tens of thousands more sick and disabled people offered help into work

Job advisers to be embedded in GP surgeries as tens of thousands more sick and disabled people offered help into work

Thursday, 09 October 2025

Over 40,000 more sick or disabled people will receive intensive employment support to move into secure, fulfilling work and out of poverty, thanks to ...

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Football clubs partner with Government to help young people into work

Football clubs partner with Government to help young people into work

Tuesday, 23 September 2025

Thousands more young people are to receive life-changing support into work or training – with football clubs across the country signing up to help the...

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£45 million saved for pension schemes thanks to Government reforms

£45 million saved for pension schemes thanks to Government reforms

Monday, 22 September 2025

The Pension Protection Fund has today (23rd September) confirmed that it will not charge a levy to pension providers, saving £45 million across 5,000 ...

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Ramped up job support for people on sickness benefits

Ramped up job support for people on sickness benefits

Sunday, 21 September 2025

Specialist Jobcentre staff redeployed to give skills and employment support to tens of thousands of people with no requirement to look for work....

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Dr Stephen Brien reappointed Chair of the Social Security Advisory Committee

Dr Stephen Brien reappointed Chair of the Social Security Advisory Committee

Sunday, 14 September 2025

The Department for Work and Pensions announced that Dr Stephen Brien has been reappointed as Chair of the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC). ...

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Thousands of sick and disabled people to get life changing support into work

Thousands of sick and disabled people to get life changing support into work

Wednesday, 03 September 2025

Thousands of sick or disabled people will be helped into good, secure jobs following a major expansion of tailored employment support announced by the...

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Disability rights expert Zara Todd appointed to lead new panel shaping Government’s health and disability policy

Disability rights expert Zara Todd appointed to lead new panel shaping Government’s health and disability policy

Wednesday, 20 August 2025

Equity and inclusion consultant Zara Todd has been appointed as Chair of the Government's new Independent Disability Advisory Panel, taking a guiding ...

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Thousands more young people to get training and work support as Government extends £45 million scheme

Thousands more young people to get training and work support as Government extends £45 million scheme

Wednesday, 20 August 2025

Thousands more young people will receive tailored support to help them into a fulfilling career thanks to a £45 million extension to the Youth Guarant...

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Millions to receive essential benefit payments ahead of August bank holiday

Millions to receive essential benefit payments ahead of August bank holiday

Monday, 18 August 2025

Millions of people will receive their essential financial support before the August bank holiday weekend, as the Government has confirmed that benefit...

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Miscarriages of justice victims given access to vital support

Miscarriages of justice victims given access to vital support

Monday, 21 July 2025

Victims of miscarriages of justice will no longer lose out on key benefit support, thanks to legislative changes coming into force today [Tuesday 22 J...

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Government revives landmark Pensions Commission to confront retirement crisis that risks tomorrow’s pensioners being poorer than today’s

Government revives landmark Pensions Commission to confront retirement crisis that risks tomorrow’s pensioners being poorer than today’s

Monday, 21 July 2025

Millions of people could benefit from a more secure retirement as the Government today [Monday 21 July 2025] revives the landmark Pensions Commission ...

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Secretary of State for Work and Pensions speech on reviving the landmark Pensions Commission

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions speech on reviving the landmark Pensions Commission

Sunday, 20 July 2025

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions the Rt Hon Liz Kendall MP delivered the below speech on the 21 July 2025....

New panel of young people to shape the Government’s Youth Guarantee

New panel of young people to shape the Government’s Youth Guarantee

Friday, 11 July 2025

Young people with experience of being out of education, employment and training will help shape policy as part of a new Youth Guarantee Advisory Panel...

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£100 million cash boost to help thousands into work across the country

£100 million cash boost to help thousands into work across the country

Friday, 11 July 2025

Thousands of disabled people and people with complex health conditions to receive help finding secure, well-paid jobs...

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Millions of households to be given income boost as Bill progresses through Parliament

Millions of households to be given income boost as Bill progresses through Parliament

Wednesday, 09 July 2025

Nearly 4 million households will see an annual income boost estimated to be worth £725 cash as a Bill to overhaul the welfare system completes the nex...

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Workers in line for £29,000 boost thanks to landmark Pensions Bill

Workers in line for £29,000 boost thanks to landmark Pensions Bill

Sunday, 06 July 2025

The Bill is set to transform the pensions landscape for years to come and put more money in people’s pockets as part of the Plan for Change...

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Further details on welfare reforms published ahead of Second Reading

Further details on welfare reforms published ahead of Second Reading

Sunday, 29 June 2025

New details on the Government’s welfare reforms will be published today (Monday 30 June 2025) ahead of Second Reading of the Universal Credit and Pers...

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Thousands more to get the tools they need to start construction careers

Thousands more to get the tools they need to start construction careers

Wednesday, 25 June 2025

Thousands of people are set to benefit from on-the-job training and career opportunities in the construction sector....

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DWP appoints new interim Chair of The Pensions Regulator

DWP appoints new interim Chair of The Pensions Regulator

Sunday, 22 June 2025

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced the appointment of Kirstin Baker as the new Interim Chair of The Pensions Regulator (TPR), effectiv...

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New Chair of The Pensions Ombudsman appointed

New Chair of The Pensions Ombudsman appointed

Wednesday, 18 June 2025

Deborah Evans is today [19 June] confirmed as the new Chair of The Pensions Ombudsman....

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Welfare bill will protect the most vulnerable and help households with income boost

Welfare bill will protect the most vulnerable and help households with income boost

Wednesday, 18 June 2025

Additional protections for millions of vulnerable people on benefits are set to be written into law, under new measures being introduced to Parliament...

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School holiday meals for more children who are most in need thanks to transformative support package

School holiday meals for more children who are most in need thanks to transformative support package

Friday, 13 June 2025

Children most in need across the country will be kept from going hungry during the school holidays thanks to funding announced in the Spending Review....

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20 million workers set to benefit from new Pension Schemes Bill

20 million workers set to benefit from new Pension Schemes Bill

Wednesday, 04 June 2025

Millions of people across the UK will find it easier to manage and get more from their pensions thanks to the Government’s new Pension Schemes Bill....

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