The latest Labour Market Statistics from Office for National Statistics (ONS) have been released: - 74.5% Employment rate - 4.2% Unemployment rate - 53.0% Disability employment rate - 67.8% Ethnic minority employment rate - 22.2% Economic inactivity rate - 33.1m people in work

Child poverty is a scar on our society. It harms children’s life chances and our country as a whole. Our Child Poverty Taskforce will drive action across every Government department, so we tackle poverty and increase opportunity … and give all children the best start in life.

Our plan to #GetBritainWorking will spread opportunity and prosperity to every part of the country. No more writing people off then blaming them. Instead, a long-term plan that tackles the root causes of worklessness. My interview with Michael Savage theguardian.com/politics/artic…

Did you know, your family, friend, neighbour or loved one could be eligible for an average £3,900 extra a year through Pension Credit? Find out more gov.uk/government/new…

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/WYoo50T1618

Gwybodaeth i hawlwyr: Bydd swyddfeydd y Ganolfan Byd Gwaith ar agor ar y dyddiau hyn ym Mhrydain Fawr dros benwythnos wŷl y banc Darganfyddwch fwy ow.ly/OuyI50T15Nx

Information for claimants already receiving payments: If you are due to be paid on 26 August, you will be paid on 23 August Please contact us straight away if there is a problem with your payment For more information and contact details visit ow.ly/78nG50T15R7

Gwybodaeth i hawlwyr sydd eisoes yn cael taliadau: Os ydych i fod i gael eich talu 26 Awst, byddwch yn cael eich talu 23 Awst Cysylltwch â ni ar unwaith os oes problem â'ch taliad Am fwy o wybodaeth a manylion cyswllt ewch i ow.ly/5pjX50T15WV

On Ukrainian Independence Day, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper’s message to all Ukrainians: our support remains unwavering.

Watch LIVE: Keir Starmer’s speech on fixing the foundations of our country. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

The Paris 2024 #Paralympics start today. Good luck to ParalympicsGB!

The cost of childcare is a huge barrier to work for so many parents, depriving them of the chance to get into work #UniversalCredit customers can claim back hundreds of pounds a month in childcare costs alongside today's boost to free childcare hours gov.uk/government/new…

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has announced an extension to the #HouseholdSupportFund for the next six months If you are in need of help, reach out to your local council to see what support they might be able to offer ow.ly/f3LJ50TclGc

It's #PensionCreditWeekOfAction and Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall recommends checking if you, a loved one or a friend could be eligible For someone aged 66 or over #PensionCredit could entitle them to other support like the #WinterFuelPayment ow.ly/uMqN50Tcu3g

Do you know someone aged 66 or over? They might be missing out on #PensionCredit and the extra support it provides such as the #WinterFuelPayment Encourage them to check today gov.uk/pension-credit #PensionCreditWeekOfAction

Winter Fuel Payments will now be targeted towards pensioners who receive certain income-related benefits such as Pension Credit. Around 1.3 million households across England and Wales will continue to get the payment this winter. Find out more 👇

Are you 66 or over? #PensionCredit could give you extra financial support such as the #WinterFuelPayment and access to other benefits such as free NHS prescriptions Don’t wait - check your eligibility ow.ly/ULB250Te2Vw #PensionCreditWeekOfAction

A friend or family member aged 66 or over could benefit from #PensionCredit It provides financial support and they could get additional help such as the #WinterFuelPayment Check their eligibility now ow.ly/sR8u50Tfw9F #PensionCreditWeekOfAction

Can you score like Paul with #PensionCredit? To spread the word about the financial support people aged 66 or over could be eligible for, we visited the walking footballers of Barnsley FC Help someone check their eligibility ow.ly/8cQi50TgBXK #PensionCreditWeekOfAction