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  • Household incomes remain highest on record

    Household incomes have risen to a record high according to statistics released today, and income inequality remains lower than in 2010.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Changes to Personal Independence Payment regulations

    皇冠体育app government is committed to ensuring the welfare system is a strong safety net for those who need it.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Susan Park appointed as Director General, Universal Credit operations

    Susan Park has been appointed Director General Universal Credit Operations, accountable for its operation in jobcentres and service centres.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Employment hits highest rate since records began

    皇冠体育app employment rate is at a record 74.6% 鈥� the highest employment rate since records began in 1971.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New budgeting support for Universal Credit claimants

    Free online support to help Universal Credit claimants with their personal finances launches today (13 February 2017).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Benefit cap restores fairness to the system

    Figures published on 2 February 2017 show that 26,000 households who had their benefits capped have moved into work.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New streamlined Jobcentre Plus network with more support for jobseekers

    Plans to reform DWP Jobcentre Plus offices and benefit centres.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Third Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme levy announced

    Penny Mordaunt, Minister for Disabled People, announced on 18 January 2017 the amount of the third Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme levy.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Unemployment rate at 11-year low

    皇冠体育app unemployment rate has remained at an 11-year low of just 4.8% 鈥� down by more than 900,000 since 2010.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Better support for bereaved families

    More people that have suffered the death of a spouse or civil partner will be entitled to increased support.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Universal Credit housing costs for people aged 18 to 21: exchange between SSAC and Lord Freud

    Correspondence between SSAC and the Minister for Welfare Reform about proposals for Universal Credit housing costs for people aged 18 to 21.

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  • Recovery of overpaid benefits hits record high of 拢1 billion

    A record 拢1 billion in overpaid benefits through fraud and error was recovered in 2015/16, latest figures show.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Lord Freud to retire from ministerial role

    Minister for Welfare Reform, Lord Freud will be retiring from his ministerial position at the Department for Work and Pensions.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Homelessness and mental health conditions to be supported by hardship fund

    Jobseekers who are homeless or suffering from a mental health condition can access hardship payments immediately after a benefit sanction.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • From welfare state to welfare system

    A welfare state is not enough. We need a system that involves many players 鈥� health professionals, employers and voluntary organisations.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Unemployment rate falls to 11-year low

    皇冠体育app unemployment rate has dropped to an 11-year low of just 4.8% 鈥� down by more than 900,000 since 2010 鈥� according to figures out today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Lower benefit cap comes into effect

    Changes to the benefit cap come into effect on 7 November 2016, reducing the total amount of benefits a household can receive.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Consultation on reforms to the child elements of welfare support

    A consultation has been launched on exemptions to reforms which limit the child elements in Child Tax Credit and Universal Credit.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Employment stays at record high with 31.8 million people in work

    皇冠体育app employment rate remains at a record rate of 74.5%, with 31.8 million people in work.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Employment reaches a record high with 31.77 million people in work

    皇冠体育app number of people in work is at a record high with nearly 175,000 more people in work up to July 2016, compared to the previous 3 months.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government