tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from The Rt Hon Stephen Crabb 2016-06-28T09:48:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/household-incomes-highest-on-record 2016-06-28T09:48:00+01:00 Household incomes highest on record Household incomes have risen to a record high according to statistics released today, with the fastest growth in 10 years. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/unemployment-down-as-more-people-in-work-than-ever-before 2016-06-15T09:35:00+01:00 Unemployment down as more people in work than ever before Unemployment has dropped to its lowest rate since 2005 while the employment rate has stayed at a record high of 74.2%. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/employment-rate-hits-record-742 2016-05-18T09:44:00+01:00 Employment rate hits record 74.2% The employment rate in the UK has hit another record high of 74.2%, and there are more people in work than ever before. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/rollout-of-flagship-welfare-reform-universal-credit-reaches-historic-milestone 2016-05-03T00:15:00+01:00 Rollout of flagship welfare reform Universal Credit reaches historic milestone Universal Credit is now in every jobcentre across the country for single jobseekers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/employment-rate-remains-at-record-741-while-wages-continue-to-rise 2016-04-20T09:38:00+01:00 Employment rate remains at record 74.1% while wages continue to rise The UK employment rate remains at a record 74.1%, according to new figures out today. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/transforming-lives-through-welfare-and-work 2016-04-12T16:48:00+01:00 Transforming lives through welfare and work New DWP Secretary of State, Stephen Crabb, outlines his priorities on welfare reform. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-state-pension-for-millions-of-new-pensioners 2016-04-06T00:16:22+01:00 New State Pension for millions of new pensioners New State Pension to give 'dignity in retirement', and other tax and savings changes come into effect today (6 April 2016). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/workless-households-fall-by-more-than-three-quarters-of-a-million-since-2010 2016-03-30T12:55:00+01:00 Workless households fall by more than three-quarters of a million since 2010 The number of households where no one works has fallen by more than 750,000 since 2010 and is now at its lowest level in more than 10 years. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-ministerial-appointments-19-march-2016 2016-03-19T11:02:00+00:00 Ministerial appointments: 19 March 2016 The Queen has approved new ministerial appointments at the Department for Work and Pensions and the Wales Office. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/stephen-crabb-pembrokeshire-is-punching-above-its-weight-with-a-strong-local-economy 2016-03-18T09:58:00+00:00 Stephen Crabb: “Pembrokeshire is punching above its weight with a strong local economy" Welsh Secretary hails Pembrokeshire’s important contribution to the Welsh economy during tour of some of the region’s thriving businesses. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/employment-in-wales-hits-new-high-with-record-numbers-in-work 2016-03-16T09:33:00+00:00 Employment in Wales hits new high with record numbers in work Another strong quarter of figures for the Welsh economy shows employment in Wales is rising with a drop in people claiming benefits tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cardiff-capital-region-city-deal-signed 2016-03-15T14:45:00+00:00 Cardiff Capital Region City Deal signed Ten Local Authority Leaders, and UK and Welsh Governments agree £1.2 billion Regional Investment Fund tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/welsh-secretary-apprenticeships-bring-value-to-businesses 2016-03-14T12:30:00+00:00 Welsh Secretary: Apprenticeships bring value to businesses Stephen Crabb supports National Apprenticeship Week tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/crossrail-brings-welsh-business-and-city-of-london-closer-together 2016-03-09T16:07:34+00:00 Crossrail brings Welsh business and City of London closer together Reduced journey times across London will improve business links between Wales and the City of London tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/amended-wales-bill-will-deliver-a-stronger-devolution-settlement 2016-03-09T10:42:05+00:00 Amended Wales Bill will deliver a stronger devolution settlement Secretary of State for Wales Stephen Crabb today announced changes to the Wales Bill to remove constitutional red tape and deliver a stronger devolution settlement for Wales. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/international-womens-day-message-from-the-secretary-of-state-for-wales 2016-03-08T00:15:00+00:00 International Women's Day message from the Secretary of State for Wales "Let's take action to ensure women’s equality is gained and maintained in all aspects of life." tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/st-davids-day-message-from-the-secretary-of-state-for-wales--3 2016-03-01T00:15:10+00:00 St David's Day message from the Secretary of State for Wales Stephen Crabb: 2016 is already proving to be another busy and exciting year with many opportunities to celebrate our rich heritage. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/welsh-innovators-hydro-partner-with-chelsea-group-to-bring-clean-water-worldwide 2016-02-27T17:23:00+00:00 Welsh innovators, Hydro, partner with Chelsea Group to bring clean water worldwide Stephen Crabb: "I am delighted that a leading Welsh company is taking action by playing a key part in bringing clean, healthy water to those that need it most" tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/aston-martin-announces-significant-wales-investment 2016-02-24T06:40:00+00:00 Aston Martin announces significant Wales investment Stephen Crabb: News reinforces Wales� position as an innovator and leader in the automotive sector. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/stephen-crabb-lets-get-wales-on-the-runway-and-show-the-world-what-we-have-to-offer 2016-02-18T00:00:00+00:00 Stephen Crabb: “Let’s get Wales on the runway and show the world what we have to offer� Welsh Secretary sets his goal for Welsh fashion ahead of London Fashion Week