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After losing his job, Tom found the confidence and skills he needed to find a new career with help from the @KingsTrust Tom shares his inspiring story as the Government prepares to launch its Get Britain Working Plan to break down barriers to opportunity for all
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The UK is the only G7 country that has higher levels of economic inactivity than before the pandemic Today, we announced £240 million to accelerate the rollout of local services to drive down inactivity as part of the Get Britain Working plan
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Department for Work and Pensions
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Minister for Social Security and Disability Sir Stephen Timms joined Minister for Care Stephen Kinnock, Lord Blunkett and other guests to celebrate the 225th anniversary of @SeeAbility , to hear from those who have gained and remain in employment through the support of the charity
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Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧
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The Royal British Legion launches their annual #PoppyAppeal today. 🇬🇧 Wearing a poppy is one way to thank the Armed Forces for the sacrifices they make to protect our freedom. 🙏 @PoppyLegion
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With 4 million of our children growing up in poverty, they can’t fulfil their potential without food in their bellies or a roof over their head The Child Poverty Taskforce is developing an ambitious strategy to tackle this issue and give all children the best start in life
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Department for Work and Pensions
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Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall and Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson visited @barnardos Family Centre in Brent, to hear how different types of families are struggling with the cost of essentials
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Department for Business and Trade
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Today, we're one step closer to implementing our once-in-a-generation employment reforms to support employers, workers and unions to get Britain growing again 👉
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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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The Warm Home Discount Scheme will help over 3 million people get £150 off their energy bills this winter🏡 You could be eligible if you either: ✅Get the Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit ✅Are on a low income and have high energy costs
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Department for Work and Pensions
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One in ten women who work through the menopause are leaving their jobs The Government's newly appointed Menopause Employment Ambassador @mariellaf1 speaks about the importance of supporting women experiencing the menopause to stay and thrive in work
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Department for Work and Pensions
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We are committed to supporting unpaid carers. As part of this commitment, yesterday we announced an independent review into Carer’s Allowance overpayments, headed up by Liz Sayce OBE
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Department for Work and Pensions
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Advances in assistive technology like the braille display that Carla uses for her work enable people to get, stay and progress within work Making reasonable workplace adjustments can ensure that your organisation won't miss out on people with potential #NationalBrailleWeek
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Department for Work and Pensions
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Our Get Britain Working plan will include a new youth guarantee, so that every young person is earning or learning
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Department for Business and Trade
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The Employment Rights Bill is here. By tackling poor working conditions to benefit businesses and workers alike, we’re making the changes needed to boost productivity and support economic growth 👉
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Department for Work and Pensions
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Collective Defined Contribution Pensions combine employee and employer contributions to spread risk, aiming for better returns and greater retirement security Share your views on the draft regulations and shape the future of workplace pensions
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UK Prime Minister
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Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer ’s statement on the one-year anniversary of the October 7th attacks.
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Department for Work and Pensions
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Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall visited @SalfordLoaves to see their work on building healthier and fairer communities Live Well provides local people with skills, empowering them to return to work and progress Local action is needed to tackle economic inactivity
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