what they will do to find work
an expectation that jobseekers search for work 35 hours a week more equipment for jobseekers to search for work online a transformation in the relationship between claimants and their jobcentre adviser to focus their search for work. On top of that, claimants in 10 parts of the country are also benefiting from the better work incentives of the full benefit. This ensures work pays, allows them to move in and out of work more smoothly, and gives jobcentres instant access to HMRC earnings data so they can make sure people are receiving the right amount of benefit. In a step change, from June more jobcentres across the north west of England will gradually come online each week until the whole region is covered. In total 90 jobcentres, or 1 in 8 jobcentres in Britain, will offer the full Universal Credit once the north west expansion is completed. During the summer the new benefit will also be made available for new claims from couples in a number of jobcentres that already deliver the full Universal Credit, expanding to all the current live sites over time.
Read the full press release .
DWP Touchbase – July 2014
11 July 2014
DWP’s latest Touchbase magazine includes updates and explanations on a number of topics, including Universal Credit and the new Class 3A top up scheme.
The July Touchbase gives further details of the roll-out of Universal Credit. It also explains that the new Class 3A scheme will be introduced in October 2015 to allow existing pensioners, and those who will reach State Pension age before 6 April 2016, to increase the amount of pension they get.
DWP Touchbase – August 2014
8 August 2014
The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) have published the August edition of their informative monthly Touchbase bulletin. This month it contains details of the new Health and Work Service, as well as numerous other topics.
Here is the August Touchbase .
DWP Employer News - September 2014
29 August 2014
The latest edition of DWP Employer News carries updates on a number of stories, including shared parental leave, and publicises free help for facing management challenges.
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The Connection Vouchers Scheme has been launched in 22 cities to help SMEs access faster and better broadband. The scheme provides grants of up to £3,000 to cover capital connection costs and is administered by the 22 cities through over 420 registered suppliers.
CIPP Policy News Journal
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