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The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions the Rt Hon Liz Kendall MP delivered the below speech on the 21 July 2025.
A new pilot programme will support people with health conditions back into employment and ease pressure on doctors.
Government launches a full review of parental leave and pay, to better support working families and help children get the best start in life
Latest data shows 6,700 more mental health workers have been recruited, bringing the government closer to its 8,500 target.
New entitlement to free school meals for all children in household on Universal Credit.
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Rt Hon Liz Kendall MP speech to the IPPR setting out the case for welfare reform.
Lowering the train driver age to 18 will help future-proof our railways, support young people in fulfilling careers and boost growth across the country.
Government and industry to train up 'clean power army' of apprentice engineers, welders, and technicians.
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions the Rt Hon Liz Kendall MP delivered the below speech to the House of Commons on the 18 March 2025.
The government has announced a new plan to leverage technology and AI tools like "Humphrey" to streamline public services, eliminate delays through improved data sharing, and reduce costs, including consultant spen…
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Liz Kendall delivered a speech to Parliament to outline the response to the PHSO State Pension age communication investigation.
Letter to Work and Pensions Select Committee providing internal government modelling on poverty estimates as a result of changes to Winter Fuel Payment.
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Liz Kendall delivered a speech to Parliament to present the Get Britain Working White Paper.
Ministers hear from families, public bodies and charities to tackle issues including wages, work and welfare and help those most in need.
Ten million working people across the country to benefit from an overhaul of workers’ rights as the Government’s landmark Employment Rights Bill returns to Parliament.
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Liz Kendall delivered a landmark speech setting out how Britain's system of employment support must be fundamentally reformed.
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