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Following the Autumn Budget 2017 statement on 22nd November, ERSA highlights the 1.42 million people who are unemployed across the UK and calls on the Chancellor to rethink the government’s investment in vital employment support. An independent report by the

In response to today’s Autumn Statement, ERSA Chief Executive, Kirsty McHugh said: “ERSA welcomes the Chancellor’s decision to reduce the Universal Credit taper rate as a definite move in the right direction.  However, getting UC right won’t be enough to

In advance of the Autumn Statement on 23rd November, ERSA, the voice of the employment support sector, calls on the Chancellor to rethink and rebalance the Government’s investment in vital employment support. In October, ERSA published ‘More than Words: Rethinking

Earlier this month ERSA submitted a representation to HM Treasury ahead of the 2016 Financial Statement. In its representation ERSA made the case for increasing investment in specialist employment support. ERSA highlights how greater investment would help the government meet its commitment to

Commenting on today’s announcements Kirsty McHugh, ERSA Chief Executive, said: “Employment support has been delivering well for many jobseekers.  We therefore welcome the Government’s commitment to building on the success of Work Programme and Work Choice with new provision in