The Government’s flagship new benefit scheme, Universal Credit, has been paused after a humiliating defeat in the House of Commons. Pioneered by Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Iain Duncan-Smith, the welfare scheme has had a disastrous launch, receiving criticism from MP’s and campaigners. The motion to pause the rollout of the scheme was […]
People who call the Universal Credit helpline will no longer be charged for the calls, the Government has announced. Universal Credit helpline calls previously cost up to 55p per minute but the helpline will now be free to call. The change has come due to widespread pressure on Government from MPs and campaigners. Theresa May […]
Five Jobcentre Plus offices closed in August 2017, ten closed in September 2017 and another 87 Jobcentre plus offices are schedule to close before the end of April 2018. Is your local Jobcentre affected by the closures? If so, you can find your new Jobcentre Plus office location below. Replacement Jobcentre Plus Offices
The closure dates for 87 Jobcentre Plus offices has been announced. The timetable starts with closures on the Friday 6th October 2017 and with the final closure on Friday 6th April 2018. Find out if your local Jobcentre Plus is affected in the closures below:
Sfaff held hostage at the Newcastle East Jobcentre Plus have been released by a man armed with a knife. The knifeman entered the Clifford Street Jobcentre at around 8:00 am and held several members of staff hostage. Armed police and negotiators responded to the incident and closed the Jobcentre Plus as a precautionary measure. A […]
A joint letter has been issued by Holyrood’s social security committee and Westminster’s Scottish affairs committee. The letter calls for a clear plan to execute a successful transfer of welfare powers to Scotland. The letter to the secretary of state for work and pensions, Damian Green, and the cabinet secretary for communities, social security and […]
Jobcentre Plus jobs are at risk after news that the government plans to close more than 10% of Jobcentre Plus offices. The cuts are likely to result in the loss of up to 750 jobs. There are currently 714 Jobcentre Plus offices in England, Wales and Scotland operating on behalf of the Department for Work […]
