February 14, 2013
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14 February 2013 - Government's pension reforms will give lower paid bigger incentive to save
The Government’s reforms to the state pension will work with automatic enrolment to boost pension-saving among low and medium earners, government …
February 12, 2013
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12 February 2013 - Statement on Court of Appeal judgment
Responding to today’s Court of Appeal judgment on Government employment schemes, Minister for Employment, Mark Hoban, -
12 February 2013 - Smart phone ‘guide dog’ app gets training boost
New government funding will boost training for blind people to use a ‘guide dog’ smart phone app, Minister for Disabled People Esther McVey…
February 11, 2013
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11 February 2013 - Government confirms it will consult on technical changes to automatic enrolment
The Government today confirmed it will consult on proposals to make the process of automatic enrolment simpler. The consultation, which will be… -
11 February 2013 - Freud/LGA: Supporting vulnerable claimants on Universal Credit
Vulnerable claimants will get personalised help with their Universal Credit claim, Ministers announced today as proposals are released outlining…
February 6, 2013
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6 February 2013 - Andy Nelson appointed Chief Information Officer
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Iain Duncan Smith, with the agreement of the Prime Minister, today announced the appointment of a new…
February 5, 2013
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5 February 2013 - Vulnerable claimants will get support they need under Universal Credit, Ministers tell select committee
Ministers reiterated their commitment to supporting vulnerable claimants in their response to the Work and Pensions Select Committee Report into…
February 4, 2013
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4 February 2013 - Common sense restored to Health and Safety
Two reports published today reveal the Government is making rapid progress in restoring common sense to health and safety and saving businesses…
January 31, 2013
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31 January 2013 - PIP assessment guidance to be further strengthened in law
How someone carries out a range of activities will be considered when their eligibility for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is assessed,…
January 29, 2013
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29 January 2013 - Nearly one in three people on incapacity benefits capable of work
Nearly a third of people on the old incapacity benefits have been found to be capable of some form of work since reassessment began, figures…