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9 December, 2008

Prescription charges to be reduced in Northern Ireland

New statutory rule

9 December, 2008

Payment of voluntary NI contributions for 2006/2007

New statutory instrument

9 December, 2008

Eligibility for ‘Rapid Reclaim’ to be extended

New DWP guidance

8 December, 2008

One-off additional christmas bonus payment

New HB guidance

8 December, 2008

Introduction of the First-tier and Upper tribunals from November 2008

New HB guidance

5 December, 2008

Jobcentre Plus policy on advertising adult entertainment job vacancies

DWP launches consultation

4 December, 2008

‘Relevant week’ for christmas bonus purposes

New regulations in Northern Ireland

3 December, 2008

Welfare Reform and Child Poverty Bills introduced in today’s Queen’s Speech

More important than ever to help people avoid unemployment, inactivity and poverty, says government

2 December, 2008

Conditionality should be extended to require virtually all claimants to take active steps to address barriers to work

DWP-commissioned report sets out vision for single, personalised conditionality and support regime

2 December, 2008

Contracting with third sector organisations to deliver a reformed social fund scheme

Government publishes proposals for consultation

2 December, 2008

‘One strike’ rule to be introduced for first time benefit fraud offenders

Prime Minister launches new 'fair rules' strategy

1 December, 2008

Scottish Government calls for devolution of personal taxation and benefits

Transfer of responsibilities would allow for approaches that better fit with Scottish circumstances

1 December, 2008

Help with NHS costs in Scotland for those in receipt of employment and support allowance

New statutory instrument

1 December, 2008

Government’s welfare to work reforms are major step towards disability equality

Equality has to come from opportunities to work and participate, says Secretary of State

28 November, 2008

Councils should be given greater responsibility for coordinating efforts to tackle rising unemployment

Work and Pensions Minister welcomes publication of new report on 'tackling worklessness'

28 November, 2008

Relaxation of voluntary NI contribution rules

Pensions Act 2008 receives Royal Assent

28 November, 2008

Northern Ireland Social Security Agency launches consultation on delivering better customer service

Proposals include improved telephony, appointment booking and online provision

28 November, 2008

Long-term unemployed to be required to work for benefit on a full-time basis

People need to have the right incentive and right support to get back into work, says Secretary of State