Incapacity Benefit Bill
Legislation 17 May 2005
“A Bill will be introduced to establish benefits which will facilitate a return to employment, while offering long-term support for those unable to work.”
Housing Benefit Bill
Legislation 17 May 2005
“My Government will introduce legislation to reform support for housing costs.”
Queen's Speech 2005: Welfare reform
News Article 17 May 2005
Three key welfare reform bills have been unveiled by the Queen.
Blunkett open to pensions persuasion
News Article 8 May 2005
The new work and pensions secretary has said that compulsory savings are not "off limits".
Labour 'failing on health and wealth inequalities'
News Article 29 April 2005
The government has failed to address inequalities in both health and wealth, a new report has found.
Hain: Pensions will be our priority
News Article 1 April 2005
In a bid to solve the Britain's burgeoning pensions crisis Labour is planning a radical overhaul of the system within a year of being re-elected.
