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Therese Coffey MP

Therese Coffey MP

Conservative MP for Suffolk Coastal and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

The DWP has invested millions to help job seekers during the pandemic – and is already seeing a return
Coronavirus
By Therese Coffey MP
The DWP has invested millions to help job seekers during the pandemic – and is already seeing a return
With the sun in the sky and jabs in our arms, many people are now looking to the future, especially those who sadly lost their jobs or never got onto the jobs ladder in the first place.
A Senior Minister Has Rejected Pressure To Use A “Circuit Breaker” Lockdown After Scientists Said It Could Save Thousands Of Lives
Coronavirus
A Senior Minister Has Rejected Pressure To Use A “Circuit Breaker” Lockdown After Scientists Said It Could Save Thousands Of Lives
Cabinet minister Theresa Coffey has pushed back against using a so-called “circuit breaker” two-week lockdown after government scientists said it could save thousands of lives by the end of the year.
DWP rejects own advisers’ call to up benefits to help two million through coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus
DWP rejects own advisers’ call to up benefits to help two million through coronavirus pandemic
Ministers have rejected a call from their own social security advisers to up the benefits of two million people to help them through the coronavirus pandemic.
Government move to axe ban on benefit sanctions branded 'terrible decision'
Coronavirus
Government move to axe ban on benefit sanctions branded 'terrible decision'
The government will not extend the three-month ban on benefit sanctions put in place during the coronavirus crisis, the work and pensions secretary has confirmed.
Marcus Rashford slams Therese Coffey over tweet on water supply amid free school meals campaign
Coronavirus
Marcus Rashford slams Therese Coffey over tweet on water supply amid free school meals campaign
Marcus Rashford has slammed Therese Coffey over her comments about families’ access to hot water in response to his free school meals campaign.
Government 'may need to double' part of DWP workforce to deal with coronavirus fallout
Coronavirus
Government 'may need to double' part of DWP workforce to deal with coronavirus fallout
The Department for Work and Pensions could be forced to double the number of work coaches on its books if the economic fallout from coronavirus is severe.
No-one should be barred from pursuing a career because of a disability
Economy
By Therese Coffey MP
No-one should be barred from pursuing a career because of a disability

The Government is encouraging employers to think differently about disability, aiming to achieve inclusivity and equal opportunity for disabled people in the workplace, writes Therese Coffey MP.