The plans are aimed at getting millions of people off benefits and back into work

The North East has been selected to help trial measures designed to get more people back into the workplace

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall will announce the plans on Tuesday as part of wide-ranging reforms.

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has announced a range of measures to tackle unemployment and ill-health to get more people back into work

The Government white paper published today was solely focused on employment support, including a revamp of Jobcentres as well as extra NHS appointments in unemployment hotspots.

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall said visiting the employment offices too often felt like 'you're back in the 80s or 90s' as she unveiled government plans to get Brits back to work.

Sanctions will be coming for those who refuse to take up work or training.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a huge shake-up to Jobcentres across the UK in a bid to get more people into work.

Keir Starmer has admitted that "Britain isn't working" as he looked to help people into "decent" jobs after the list of people who don't contribute to the economy soared.

Labour's Employment Minister has told LBC that 'social security is a two way street' - as Keir Starmer admitted that "Britain isn't working" as he vowed to help people into "decent" jobs.