Written by Jennifer Marsden, Partnership Manager Sheffield, Department of Work and Pensions   Last year it was announced that DWP and Microsoft are going to be partnering up to work together to help jobseekers with disabilities better use technology to help them gain and retain employment in an increasingly digital workplace. See more details on the announcement … Continue reading DWP and Microsoft partner up to support customers with disabilities →

Written by the Department for Work and Pensions A new target to move half a million people into jobs by the end of June launches today, under ambitious government plans to turbo-charge our national recovery from COVID-19. As we move out of the pandemic, with restrictions lifted and life returning to normal, the ‘Way to … Continue reading New DWP jobs mission to get 500,000 into work →

1 Roundup of recent DWP announcements  Employment opportunities for Afghan citizens resettling in the UK As part of Operation Warm Welcome, DWP is working alongside other government departments, employers, and organisations throughout the country to support those Afghan citizens who have resettled in the UK to find work, permanent housing and integrate into UK life. … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 21 Jan →

1 Roundup of recent DWP announcements  Jobcentre Plus arrangements over the festive period Jobcentre Plus opening hours are different over Christmas and New Year. To make sure people receive their payments on a day when Jobcentre Plus offices are open, arrangements have been made to make some payments early.  Monthly-paid Universal Credit claimants who have two payments … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 17 Dec →

1 Roundup of recent DWP announcements  COVID-19 Plan B announcement This week the Prime Minister announced a move to Plan B measures in England as outlined in the COVID-19 Autumn/Winter Plan. Plan B measures will come into force while more data on vaccine efficacy is assessed. Moving to Plan B will help to slow the … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 10 Dec →

1 Roundup of recent DWP announcements  Universal Credit changes – animated explainer Last week, the changes to the Universal Credit taper rate and Work Allowances came into effect. Work allowances, the amount a claimant can earn before their Universal Credit is reduced, will increase by £500 per year meaning many families will be able to … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 3 Dec →

Google has partnered with the Department for Work & Pensions to offer free online flexible training for jobseekers. Jobseekers will have access to Google IT certificates which focuses on IT Support, Data Analyst, Project Manager and UX Design. DWP is now opening up the ability for key partners to refer into use this service. To … Continue reading Free Scholarship Programme from Google with DWP →

Written by the Department for Work & Pensions We are pleased to announce the launch of the latest 2021 DWP Annual Employment Survey. This survey allows for the Department to receive valuable insight and feedback the market to help identify and prioritise what matters to the you – thank you in advance for your time … Continue reading 2021 DWP Annual Employment Survey →

1 Roundup of recent DWP announcements  Universal Credit changes This week, regulations to make changes to the Universal Credit taper rate and work allowances were laid ensuring what was announced in the Budget comes into law on 24 November. Work allowances, the amount a claimant can earn before their Universal Credit is reduced, will increase … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 19 Nov →

Written by Jennifer Marsden, Partnership Manager Sheffield, Department of Work and Pensions   The unprecedented times that we find ourselves in, brings the opportunity to strengthen the way we support young people into employment. As part of the Governments’ Plan for Jobs, DWP are developing and rolling out Youth Hubs on a national scale, which is … Continue reading Sheffield to gain 6 new Youth Hubs, including new Sheffield College: Go Further Youth →

1 Roundup of recent DWP announcements  Helping people understand how Universal Credit can support them DWP has launched a new campaign to help people understand the support that Universal Credit (UC) could offer them. The digital advertising campaign will help people, including those on legacy benefits, understand the tailored support they could access through Universal … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 12 Nov →