http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom Latest DWP press releases en-gb Crown copyright2012 internet.website@dwp.gsi.gov.uk Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:15:50 GMT 20 http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/feb-2012/dwp013-12.shtml Over one million pensioners who may be entitled to Pension Credit should check if they are missing out on extra cash, Pensions Minister Steve Webb said today. http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/feb-2012/dwp013-12.shtml Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/feb-2012/dwp012-12.shtml A key package of regulation to help employers prepare for automatic enrolment into workplace pensions is published today.  This package, alongside the revised timetable for automatic enrolment published last week, is designed to make it easier for business to manage their new duties. With these regulations in place, the legislative framework underpinning these reforms is now almost complete. http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/feb-2012/dwp012-12.shtml Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/jan-2012/dwp011-12.shtml Research published today by the Department for Work and Pensions shows that encouraging older people to apply for smart cards and passes online can save money and improve services. The findings are based on a pilot of smart card technology in two local authorities. http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/jan-2012/dwp011-12.shtml Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/jan-2012/dwp008-12.shtml The latest figures show that 57 per cent of people who go through the Work Capability Assessment are found fit for some form of work. http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/jan-2012/dwp008-12.shtml Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/jan-2012/dwp010-12.shtml A revised timetable for when employers of all sizes must start enrolling their staff in a workplace pension is set out by the Government today. http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/jan-2012/dwp010-12.shtml Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/jan-2012/dwp009-12.shtml An extra £20 million will be made available to support separated and separating families as part of the radical overhaul of the Child Maintenance system, Ministers announced today. http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/jan-2012/dwp009-12.shtml Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/jan-2012/dwp007-12.shtml A DWP spokesperson said: http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/jan-2012/dwp007-12.shtml Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/jan-2012/dwp006-12.shtml A multi-million pound Government campaign aimed at getting millions of people saving more for their retirement launches in the print press from Monday. http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/jan-2012/dwp006-12.shtml Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/jan-2012/dwp005-12.shtml The Government has published the first detailed research tracking the country of origin of benefit claimants currently in the UK who were overseas nationals when the entered the country. http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/jan-2012/dwp005-12.shtml Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/jan-2012/dwp004-12.shtml Local authority and housing association partnerships are named today as the successful volunteers the Government plans to work with on pioneering demonstration projects that will see claimants in the social rented sector directly receiving monthly housing benefit payments and paying rent to landlords themselves for the first time. http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2012/jan-2012/dwp004-12.shtml Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT