http://search2.openobjects.com/kbroker/dwp/rss/search.rss?feedid=dwpnewsDWP Newsen-gbThu, 17 May 2012 22:46:36 BSTThu, 17 May 2012 09:19:25 BSThttp://www.dwp.gov.uk/Open Objects Kbrokersupport@openobjects.comsupport@openobjects.comhttp://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/may-2012/dwp051-12.shtml 17 May 2012 – Extension of appointment of Non-Executive Directors of Remploy Ltd The appointments of Ian Thornley and Joe Mann MBE, Non-Executive Directors of Remploy Limited have been extended for eighteen months to...Thu, 17 May 2012 01:00:00 BSThttp://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/may-2012/dwp051-12.shtml1337212800000http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/may-2012/dwp050-12.shtml 16 May 2012 – Positive steps in improving labour market The Minister for Employment today welcomed further signs of improvement to the labour market. New figures published by the Office for National Statistics today...Wed, 16 May 2012 01:00:00 BSThttp://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/may-2012/dwp050-12.shtml1337126400000http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/may-2012/dwp049-12.shtml 15 May 2012 – Employment Minister Chris Grayling makes statement on A4e Minister for Employment, Chris Grayling: The DWP's Work Programme providers are required to ensure that stringent controls are in place to ...Tue, 15 May 2012 01:00:00 BSThttp://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/may-2012/dwp049-12.shtml1337040000000http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/may-2012/dwp048-12.shtml 14 May 2012 – Philip Langsdale appointed new Chief Information Officer The Department for Work and Pensions today announced the appointment of Philip Langsdale as its new Chief Information Officer. Mr Langsdale, ...Mon, 14 May 2012 01:00:00 BSThttp://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/may-2012/dwp048-12.shtml1336953600000http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/may-2012/dwp047-12.shtml 14 May 2012 – Support for people on sickness benefits to get back into the workplace Thousands of people who have been on sickness benefits for more than 15 years have been found fit to work and will now get support ...Mon, 14 May 2012 01:00:00 BSThttp://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/may-2012/dwp047-12.shtml1336953600000http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/may-2012/dwp046-12.shtml 8 May 2012 – Government gives one year’s notice of benefit cap Letters are being sent this week to households who may be affected by the benefit cap, Minister for Welfare Reform Lord Freud has announced. Letters ...Tue, 08 May 2012 01:00:00 BSThttp://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/may-2012/dwp046-12.shtml1336435200000http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/may-2012/dwp045-12.shtml 8 May 2012 – Benefit fraudsters warned they face tougher penalties From today, Ministers will be able to fine benefit cheats up to £2,000, with a minimum penalty of £350 without having to take them to court. This ...Tue, 08 May 2012 01:00:00 BSThttp://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/may-2012/dwp045-12.shtml1336435200000http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/apr-2012/dwp043-12.shtml 27 April 2012 – Freud: councils’ chance to shape Universal Credit Local authorities will have a role in shaping and delivering Universal Credit, Lord Freud, Minister for Welfare Reform, said today. The DWP and the ...Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:00:00 BSThttp://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/apr-2012/dwp043-12.shtml1335484800000http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/apr-2012/dwp044-12.shtml 27 April 2012 – Government’s pledge on child maintenance arrears as new figures show thousands of CSA parents owe 5-figure sums The Minister in charge of the child maintenance system has promised intensive action ...Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:00:00 BSThttp://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/apr-2012/dwp044-12.shtml1335484800000http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/apr-2012/dwp042-12.shtml 24 April 2012 –Latest ESA assessment figures show majority fit to work The latest figures show that 54 per cent of people who go through the Work Capability Assessment are found fit for some form of work. The ...Tue, 24 Apr 2012 01:00:00 BSThttp://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/apr-2012/dwp042-12.shtml1335225600000http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/apr-2012/dwp041-12.shtml 23 April 2012 – Bringing child maintenance under direct Ministerial control Following a public consultation last year, an order has been laid in Parliament today to bring the Child Maintenance and Enforcement ...Mon, 23 Apr 2012 01:00:00 BSThttp://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/apr-2012/dwp041-12.shtml1335139200000http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/apr-2012/dwp040-12.shtml 19 April 2012 – Pensions in the spotlight for Red Tape Challenge Current private pensions regulations are being put in the spotlight from this week, as part of the Government’s 'Red Tape Challenge'. From 19 April – ...Thu, 19 Apr 2012 01:00:00 BSThttp://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/apr-2012/dwp040-12.shtml1334793600000http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/apr-2012/dwp039-12.shtml 18 April 2012 – Grayling: Labour market showing more signs of stability but we still have challenges ahead The labour market is showing real signs of stabilisation despite the continuing tough economic climate. New ...Wed, 18 Apr 2012 01:00:00 BSThttp://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/apr-2012/dwp039-12.shtml1334707200000http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/apr-2012/dwp038-12.shtml 17 April 2012 – New research reveals true benefits of work experience Young people taking part in a Government-backed work experience placement are more likely to get off benefits and into work, according to research...Tue, 17 Apr 2012 01:00:00 BSThttp://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/apr-2012/dwp038-12.shtml1334620800000http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/apr-2012/dwp037-12.shtml 16 April 2012 – 'Abroad fraud' warning for benefit thieves With summer approaching, Iain Duncan Smith, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, is sending a warning to people who commit benefit fraud abroad. In a ...Mon, 16 Apr 2012 01:00:00 BSThttp://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/apr-2012/dwp037-12.shtml1334534400000http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/apr-2012/dwp036-12.shtml 11 April 2012 – Grayling: Let’s bring common sense back to health and safety A new myth busting challenge panel is being launched (11 April) to curb the worst examples of health and safety misuse. The Health and ...Wed, 11 Apr 2012 01:00:00 BSThttp://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/apr-2012/dwp036-12.shtml1334102400000http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/apr-2012/dwp035-12.shtml 10 April 2012 – £4.5 billion pensions boost from this week – New State Pension Average of £124 a week From this week the average state pension payment for 2012/13 is estimated to be £124 a week, an increase of £6 ...Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:00:00 BSThttp://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/apr-2012/dwp035-12.shtml1334016000000http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/apr-2012/dwp034-12.shtml 5 April 2012 – Grayling: bringing back common sense to health and safety Businesses will be spared thousands of hours of form-filling each year in a Government move to restore common sense to health and safety. From...Thu, 05 Apr 2012 01:00:00 BSThttp://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/apr-2012/dwp034-12.shtml1333584000000http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/apr-2012/dwp031a-12.shtml 2 April 2012 – Boost for unemployed young people as Youth Contract opens for business Britain’s unemployed young people are being given a major boost today as the Youth Contract opens for business. Nearly half a ...Mon, 02 Apr 2012 01:00:00 BSThttp://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/apr-2012/dwp031a-12.shtml1333324800000http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/apr-2012/dwp032-12.shtml 2 April 2012 – Minister for employment backs new charter for work experience The Minister for Employment Chris Grayling has urged employers to sign up to a new work experience charter published today by the Chartered...Mon, 02 Apr 2012 01:00:00 BSThttp://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/apr-2012/dwp032-12.shtml1333324800000