Department for Work and Pensions

The Timms Review steering group wants to hear your views on the future of PIP The first step in the group’s engagement – a Call for Evidence – is now open. They will share more ways to get involved soon Share your views by 28 May 2026 at ow.ly/cwSE50YvB9o

Minister for Employment Dame Diana Johnson represented the UK at the OECD Skills Summit in Istanbul this week She joined international counterparts to discuss how nations can future-proof their workforces by building skills and unlocking the talent of their people

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From today, sick and disabled people on benefits have the right to try work without fear of immediate reassessment Minister for Social Security and Disability Sir Stephen Timms discussed the new regulations with lawyer Henry Nelson-Case, who specialises in workplace wellbeing

Gwybodaeth i hawlwyr sydd eisoes yn cael taliadau: Os ydych i fod i gael eich talu 4 Mai, cewch eich talu 1 Mai Cysylltwch â ni ar unwaith os oes problem â'ch taliad Am fwy o wybodaeth a manylion cyswllt ewch i ow.ly/u4LV50YOeA0

Information for claimants already receiving payments: If you are due to be paid on 4 May, you will be paid on 1 May Please contact us straight away if there is a problem with your payment For more information and contact details visit ow.ly/ee5b50YOey0

Gwybodaeth i hawlwyr: Bydd swyddfeydd y Ganolfan Byd Gwaith ar agor ar y dyddiau hyn ym Mhrydain Fawr dros benwythnos gŵyl y banc Darganfyddwch fwy ow.ly/k5Ar50YOeo0

Information for claimants: Jobcentre Plus offices will be open on these days in Great Britain over the bank holiday weekend Find out more ow.ly/NsCH50WIkgZ

Minister for Social Security and Disability Sir Stephen Timms and Northern Ireland Office Minister Matthew Patrick visited USEL in Belfast to see how government and business are working together to help disabled people into work @CommunitiesNI

We want to give every disabled person the chance they deserve to build a better life At Titanic Belfast, Minister for Social Security and Disability Sir Stephen Timms heard how their work with charity Orchardville supports disabled people into meaningful, purposeful careers

The programme has been designed to support young people struggling to get onto the career ladder Find out more ow.ly/1pU750YOXTs

“It's fantastic to see this support for our Youth Guarantee. I'm loving it.” - Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden McDonald's is offering 2,500 paid placements in local communities across the UK this year - making it the nation’s largest work experience programme

If you are aged 18 to 24 and claiming Universal Credit, ask your Work Coach about the Youth Guarantee

The new Youth Guarantee Gateway will help almost one million young people looking for work over the next 3 years It’s launching today in 81 Jobcentres across Great Britain and will be in all Jobcentres by the end of the year

We're creating new opportunities so young people from disadvantaged backgrounds can pursue their dreams of a career in the NHS. @WesStreeting met medical students @uclh to find out more about the barriers they've overcome. Read more: gov.uk/government/new…

Minister for Employment Dame Diana Johnson visited @TfL to hear how they’re encouraging people with health issues to stay in work TfL is one of 150 employers committed to improving employee health as part of our Keep Britain Working programme ow.ly/r0VI50YJSWs

At Wandsworth Carers' Centre, DWP Minister Sir Stephen Timms announced a reassessment of Carer’s Allowance overpayment cases Thousands could see debts reduced, cancelled or refunded It’s one of the ways we are making things right for carers ow.ly/2jI450YI5zW @CarersTrust

If you claim sickness or disability benefits, you'll soon have the right to try paid or voluntary work without the worry of immediately losing financial support ow.ly/lSFm50YGVZ7

“Giving disabled people the confidence to try work is crucially important for breaking down barriers to opportunity” We are laying legislation today to give disabled people on benefits the right to try work without the worry of losing financial support ow.ly/n97v50YGtHs

“We think it will really help with the retention of employees. It will also help with their productivity, and their health and wellbeing” – Ben Dimond, Bellrock Statutory Sick Pay reforms will reduce sickness duration and benefit millions of UK employees ow.ly/QbwR50YGx82

The government is providing over £50m in immediate support for vulnerable households who use heating oil to heat their homes