Government confirms benefits concessions ahead of second reading

Government confirms benefits concessions ahead of second reading

By Lee Peart 30 June 2025

The Government has confirmed concessions to opponents of its welfare reforms ahead of the Bill’s second reading tomorrow.

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Government climbs down on benefit changes following party rebellion

Government climbs down on benefit changes following party rebellion

By Lee Peart 27 June 2025

The Government has climbed down on changes to disability benefits following a major rebellion from MPs.

Labour rebellion threatens benefits reform

By Lee Peart 24 June 2025

A rebellion of over 100 Labour MPs is threatening to derail the Government’s Welfare Reform Bill.

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Concerns about benefit reforms as welfare bill published

By Lee Peart 18 June 2025

Concerns have been voiced about proposed changes to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) as the Government publishes its welfare bill today.

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MPs call for statutory duty to safeguard vulnerable DWP claimants

By Lee Peart 16 May 2025

MPs have called for a statutory duty for the DWP to safeguard claimants.

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First 'trailblazer' launches to get people back to work

By Lee Peart 04 April 2025

The first of nine ‘trailblazers’ designed to get people back to health and work has been launched in South Yorkshire by the Government.

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Government blasted for failure to publish accessible welfare papers

By Lee Peart 01 April 2025

The Government’s failure to publish an accessible version of the welfare Green Paper and impact assessment has been branded a ‘disgrace’ by the Liberal Democrats.

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Kendall promises to restore 'trust and fairness' to social security system

By Lee Peart 18 March 2025

Work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall has promised to restore ‘trust and fairness’ to the social care system in reforms to be laid out this afternoon.

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One thousand work coaches to help sick and disabled back into work

By Lee Peart 11 March 2025

One thousand work coaches will help sick and disabled people back into work under Government plans.

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Likelihood of benefits for economically inactive and long-term sick

By Lee Peart 27 February 2025

New data published by the ONS has assessed the likelihood of people who are economically inactive because of long-term ill health receiving benefits.

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Trust recognised for commitment to disability inclusion

By Lee Peart 26 February 2025

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has been recognised for its commitment to disability inclusion.

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Corporate Director of Wellbeing

£153k (pay award pending)

Bournemouth, Dorset£153k (pay award pending)

RECRUITER: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

Child Permanence and Family Reunification Social Worker

From £37,035 to £41,511 per annum pro rata + relocation support

Northallerton, North YorkshireFrom £37,035 to £41,511 per annum pro rata + relocation support

RECRUITER: North Yorkshire Council

Children's Strategic Performance lead

£49,764 - £53,817 per annum

Northallerton, North Yorkshire£49,764 - £53,817 per annum

RECRUITER: North Yorkshire Council