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Victims of miscarriages of justice will no longer lose out on key benefit support, thanks to legislative changes coming into force today [Tuesday 22 July].
Millions of people could benefit from a more secure retirement as the Government today [Monday 21 July 2025] revives the landmark Pensions Commission to examine why tomorrow’s pensioners are on track to be poorer than today’…
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions the Rt Hon Liz Kendall MP delivered the below speech on the 21 July 2025.
New emergency rules will exempt British nationals and their family members from a residence test when fleeing major international crises
New "Good Food Cycle" framework serves up healthier eating, stronger food security and greener supply chains  
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.
Thousands of disabled people and people with complex health conditions to receive help finding secure, well-paid jobs
A new pilot programme will support people with health conditions back into employment and ease pressure on doctors.
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 next stage of its passage through Parliament.
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
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 Personal Independence Payment Bill on Tuesday.
Latest data shows 6,700 more mental health workers have been recruited, bringing the government closer to its 8,500 target.
Thousands of people are set to benefit from on-the-job training and career opportunities in the construction sector.
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced the appointment of Kirstin Baker as the new Interim Chair of The Pensions Regulator (TPR), effective from 1 August 2025.
Deborah Evans is today [19 June] confirmed as the new Chair of The Pensions Ombudsman.
Additional protections for millions of vulnerable people on benefits are set to be written into law, under new measures being introduced to Parliament today [18 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.
The Government will introduce legislation to deal with issues arising from the Virgin Media v NTL Pension Trustees judgment.
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.
Launch of a new, locally-led approach to jobseeker support begins in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.Â
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