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We understand that many people have questions about the Pathways to Work: Reforming 51²è¹Ý and Support to Get Britain Working Green Paper.
Influenza of avian origin (H5N1) has been confirmed in a single sheep in Yorkshire.
New Keep Britain Working Review report reveals an increase of 1.2 million young people with work limiting health conditionsÂ
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions the Rt Hon Liz Kendall MP delivered the below speech to the House of Commons on the 18 March 2025.
Largest welfare reforms for a generation to help sick and disabled people who can and have the potential to work into jobs - backed by a £1 billion investment, unveiled by the Work & Pensions Secretary today [Tuesday 18 …
Over 100,000 people looking for work to benefit from tailored training next year, providing employers with work-ready recruits.
A controversial system that automatically approves landlord requests to deduct tenants’ benefits to pay rent arrears and ongoing rent payments is being re-examined, Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall announced today [Tu…
New scheme comes as part of the government’s drive to help people back into work and kickstart economic growth under its Plan for Change
Many sick and disabled people say they want to work to help boost their living standards – but aren’t given the right support, according to new data published on Time to Talk day today [6 February].
Correspondence from the DWP to SSAC's Chair following the judgment in the judicial review into the lawfulness of the consultation on the Work Capability Assessment descriptor changes.
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh arrives in India today [2 February] on a three-day visit, with a focus on championing young people and promoting the benefits of non-formal education across the world.
People who are neurodiverse will benefit from better employment prospects and more inclusive workplaces thanks to the work and advice of a new expert panel launched today [Wednesday 29 January].
Welfare fraudsters who cheated the taxpayer out of £7 billion last year could be banned from driving if they repeatedly fail to reimburse the public and repay their debt.
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that some Universal Credit and other benefit payments due to be paid between 25 December 2024 and 2 January 2025 will be made earlier than planned this year.
People with back, joint, and muscle issues living in areas with the worst waiting lists for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are set to be treated quicker and supported back into employment as the Government gets Britain wor…
An exchange of correspondence between SSAC's Chair and the Minister for Social Security and Disability about the benefit treatment of infected blood payments received from the estate of a deceased infected person.
The Independent Review of Carer’s Allowance takes its next step to supporting unpaid carers by publishing its terms of reference today [Monday 9 December].
1.3 million pensioner households will start to receive up to £300 in Winter Fuel Payments across England and Wales from Monday 25 November.
Ministers hear from families, public bodies and charities to tackle issues including wages, work and welfare and help those most in need.
An exchange of correspondence between SSAC's Chair and the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions about means-testing of Winter Fuel Payments.
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