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Government launches £45m scheme to help young people into work and training – DWP

Pension scheme surpluses reach record levels, unlocking £160bn for growth – DWP

The Government’s pension schemes bill is set to let trustees and employers safely release part of these surpluses.

One in 10 pension credit claimants miss out on entitlement due to inaccuracies – DWP

Around £100m went unclaimed, up from £80m the previous year. 

Universal Credit change gives £420 boost to over a million households – DWP

Liz Kendall said: “We’re delivering meaningful change to ensure everyone has a fair chance, the support they need, and real hope for the future.”

TPR publishes podcast discussing value for money framework

In the podcast, Patrick Coyne and Nike Trost discussed how the framework is being developed, what it sets out to achieve, and how it will be introduced.

Over 80,000 jobseekers gain workplace training through Government scheme – DWP

DWP confirmed 86,640 places were offered through sector-based work academy programmes (SWAPs), passing the Government’s target of 80,000.

Mitie secures DWP contract to deliver UK-wide security workforce

The deal will see Mitie’s security staff working at jobcentres, ensuring safety for employees and visitors. 

Pensioners receive £470 boost to State Pension

The Triple Lock now means the basic and new State Pensions are increasing by 4.1%.

Work coach shortage leads DWP to reduce support for Universal Credit claimants

To help manage the shortfall, the DWP has prioritised supporting claimants in the Intensive Work Search category, according to the NAO.

Pension participation booms under auto-enrolment but gaps remain

According to the DWP, the proportion of employees enrolled in a pension scheme has climbed from 53% in 2013–14 to 79% in 2023–24, an increase of 26%.

Fewer pensioners relying on income-related benefits, finds DWP

DWP's report showed that average weekly incomes for pensioners after housing costs have almost doubled over the past three decades.

Government introduces employment measures to support those living with long-term illness

This comes as one in eight young people are not currently in work, education or training.