Big changes to Universal Credit have been "signed into law" with Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) claimants affected.

Thousands of sick or disabled people will be helped into good, secure jobs following a major expansion of tailored employment support announced by the Labour Party government today.

New funding will be delivered to fifteen areas across England as part of the Connect to Work programme which helps to break down barriers to opportunity. It comes as part of £3.8 billion employment support package for sick or disabled people, unlocking work and boosting living standards as part of the Plan for Change.

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It comes less than 24 hours after the Universal Credit Bill received Royal A

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