Department for Work and Pensions
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Over 900 young people visit Bristol's first Youth Guarantee Jobs Fair
More than 900 young people attended Bristol's first Youth Guarantee Jobs Fair, meeting some of the UK’s largest businesses – exploring jobs, apprenticeships, training and
Connect to Work delivers for thousands more as programme expands
Thousands of people with health conditions or disabled people are in work following support from the Government’s flagship local employment programme, according to offici
Retailers target 100,000 jobs for young people as sector joins forces with government in major work experience drive
Young people will be given vital work experience opportunities thanks to a major initiative between government and Britain’s leading retailers – with the ambition to crea
Loved ones of asbestos and dust-disease victims to receive fairer compensation
Families who have lost loved ones to asbestos and other dust-related diseases will get higher compensation payouts, as part of the Government’s effort to support bereaved
Government's Jobs Guarantee turns promise into paycheques for young people
The first young people supported by a new Government programme for the long-term unemployed have started their jobs.
Professor David Strain appointed as DWP Chief Medical Advisor
The Department for Work and Pensions has appointed Professor David Strain as its new Chief Medical Advisor