Unemployment benefits12 Feb 2026Fact-checking Jim Ratcliffe's claims about immigration and benefitsBBC Verify has been examining some of the Manchester United owner's claims.12 Feb 20269 Nov 2025Inquiry to review rise in young people not working or studyingFormer Labour Health Secretary Alan Milburn will lead the investigation, with conclusions set to be published next summer.9 Nov 20256 Aug 2025'I had 50 rejections before finding a job'Slough has the most out of work benefits claims compared with other boroughs in Berkshire.6 Aug 202527 Jun 2025Plans to help benefits recipients into work 'a mess', say DWP officialsPlans to help those affected by benefits cuts into work are not "properly considered", officials tell the BBC.27 Jun 202521 Mar 2025More than half of jobless adults not on benefitsDeputy Heidi Soulsby says there is a "misconception" lots of people choose benefits over work.21 Mar 202526 Nov 2024How big is the problem of people not working?BBC Verify’s Ben Chu looks at the government’s plans to ‘Get Britain Working’26 Nov 202426 Nov 2024Tough decisions ahead in PM's push to get people into workThe chancellor has already signed up to welfare cuts pencilled in by the previous Tory government.26 Nov 202426 Apr 2024Benefit move could mean misery for vulnerable: MPsA cross-party committee says vulnerable claimants need more help to make the switch to Universal Credit.26 Apr 202428 Nov 2023'It's given me self-worth - I'm wanted'The Mental Health Recovery Programme in Tendring has helped more than 250 people get back into work.28 Nov 2023...
