Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

The 12-week consultation period on the Goverment's health and disability welfare reforms has started. Have your say before the 30 June 2025 deadline. The Pathways to Work Green Paper, including its accessible versions, is available to view online: https://ow.ly/fLiF50VuAOx

We will train up Britain's young people to seize clean energy opportunities and help them build a stronger future for them and their families. Yesterday, Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband met industry leaders and trade bodies from the energy sector, to discuss the Government's ambitious plans including how our Jobcentre network can help fill roles. The clean energy transition will create new apprenticeships and jobs across the country needed to deliver clean power by 2030.

Thanks to the Triple Lock, millions of pensioners will see up to an extra £470 added to their State Pension which has been uprated by 4.1% from today. Those on working-age benefits such as Universal Credit are also set to receive an average of an extra £150 this year. This increase amounts to a cash boost of over £6.9 billion, demonstrating the government's commitment to ensuring pensioners enjoy a better retirement and support for low-income families as bills rise in April. Find out more: https://ow.ly/vgXG50VuPHb

Don't miss out on your State Pension entitlement. The 5 April 2025 deadline for paying voluntary National Insurance contributions to fill any gaps in your record between 2006 and 2018 is approaching. Watch our video on YouTube to find out how to check for gaps in your National Insurance record: https://lnkd.in/eJb2SvGM Our online form is available to request a call back: https://ow.ly/oGbl50VarlC

Trailblazer programmes are at the heart of the Government's plan to Get Britain Working. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall and Minister for Employment Alison McGovern visited Barnsley to unveil the first of nine trailblazers that will trial new interventions to reduce inactivity. The trailblazers will allow community leaders to provide and develop innovative solutions to get people back to health and back to work. Find out more: https://ow.ly/cCFI50VtYxm

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“We believe if you can work, you should work. But if you can’t work, you should be properly supported" - Chancellor, Rachel Reeves Significant welfare reforms were announced to build the economy and get Britain working in the Spring Statement. The 3 key reforms are: 1. £1 billion will be invested to provide personalised employment, health and skills support from 2026-2027 to help people start or stay in work. 2. Universal Credit Standard Allowance will be increased for new and existing claims above inflation from 2026-2027. This means the standard allowance weekly rate for a single person aged 25 and over, will increase from £92 in 2025-2026 to £106 in 2029-2030. 3. To ensure PIP is focused on those with higher needs, a new eligibility requirement will be introduced. This will mean a minimum of four points must be scored on one PIP daily living activity to receive the daily living element of the benefit. Please be assured there will be no immediate changes to your health and disability related benefit payment. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eD29-Ndp

More than 1 million working people will see a rise in living standards thanks to improvements to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). The changes to SSP will mean that lower-income workers no longer have to choose between their health or their jobs, which will help to deliver the Government's priority to grow the economy by boosting workers’ rights and creating a healthier, more productive workforce.

Don't miss out on your State Pension entitlement. The 5 April 2025 deadline for paying voluntary National Insurance contributions to fill any gaps in your record between 2006 and 2018 is approaching. Watch our video on YouTube to find out how to check for gaps in your National Insurance record: https://lnkd.in/eJb2SvGM Our online form is available to request a call back: https://ow.ly/oGbl50VarlC

The National Minimum Wage is going up by 17% From 1st April 2025, the National Minimum Wage for 18 to 20 year olds will rise to £10.00 per hour, while the National Living Wage (for those aged 21 and over) will increase to £12.21 per hour. If you're looking for a new job, speak to a work coach like Frank at your local Jobcentre. You will be able to find out about: 1. New work opportunities 2. Training programmes 3. How to upskill For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/dmsqHST