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14 Oct 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.

28 Jul 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.

29 Jun 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.

16 Jun 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.

02 Jun 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.

04 Nov 2019 Economy

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.