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Department for Work and Pensions

49 quarterly returns published on GOV.UK, covering quarters from 1 January 2014 to 31 March 2026; 3,474 recorded ministerial meetings read from the meetings files.

Returns, latest first

QuarterPublishedFiles
1 January 2026 to 31 March 20263 August 2026Meetings (212 rows read) · Travel
1 October 2025 to 31 December 20251 April 2026Meetings (111 rows read) · Travel
1 July 2025 to 30 September 20255 January 2026Meetings (85 rows read) · Travel
1 April 2025 to 30 June 202525 September 2025Meetings (154 rows read) · Travel
1 January 2025 to 31 March 202526 June 2025Travel · Meetings (211 rows read)
1 October 2024 to 31 December 202427 March 2025Travel · Meetings (193 rows read)
1 July 2024 to 30 September 202430 January 2025Gifts · Hospitality · Meetings (66 rows read) · Travel
1 April 2024 to 30 June 202428 November 2024Gifts · Hospitality · Meetings (49 rows read) · Travel
1 January 2024 to 31 March 20249 September 2024Gifts · Hospitality · Meetings (124 rows read) · Travel
1 October 2023 to 31 December 202321 March 2024Gifts · Hospitality · Meetings (88 rows read) · Travel
1 July 2023 to 30 September 202314 December 2023Gifts · Hospitality · Meetings (59 rows read) · Travel
1 April 2023 to 30 June 202319 October 2023Gifts · Hospitality · Meetings (69 rows read) · Travel
1 January 2023 to 31 March 202320 July 2023Gifts · Hospitality · Meetings (124 rows read) · Travel
1 October 2022 to 31 December 202230 March 2023Gifts · Hospitality · Meetings (48 rows read) · Travel
1 July 2022 to 30 September 202215 December 2022Gifts · Hospitality · Meetings (19 rows read) · Travel
1 April 2022 to 30 June 202229 September 2022Gifts · Hospitality · Meetings (91 rows read) · Travel
1 January 2022 to 31 March 202214 July 2022Gifts · Hospitality · Meetings (87 rows read) · Travel
1 October 2021 to 31 December 202131 March 2022Gifts · Hospitality · Meetings (81 rows read) · Travel · Other
1 July 2021 to 30 September 202127 January 2022Gifts · Hospitality · Meetings (91 rows read) · Travel
1 April 2021 to 30 June 202121 October 2021Gifts · Hospitality · Meetings (93 rows read) · Travel
1 January 2021 to 31 March 202115 July 2021Gifts · Hospitality · Meetings (140 rows read) · Travel
1 October 2020 to 31 December 20207 May 2021Gifts · Hospitality · Meetings (86 rows read) · Travel
1 July 2020 to 30 September 20209 February 2021Gifts · Hospitality · Meetings (93 rows read) · Travel
1 April 2020 to 30 June 202029 October 2020Gifts · Hospitality · Meetings (55 rows read) · Travel
1 January 2020 to 31 March 202030 July 2020Gifts · Hospitality · Meetings (135 rows read) · Travel
1 October 2019 to 31 December 201926 March 2020Gifts · Hospitality · Meetings (43 rows read) · Travel
1 July 2019 to 30 September 201923 January 2020Gifts · Hospitality · Meetings (82 rows read) · Travel
1 April 2019 to 30 June 201911 October 2019Gifts · Hospitality · Meetings (139 rows read) · Travel
1 January 2019 to 31 March 201921 June 2019Gifts · Hospitality · Meetings (98 rows read) · Travel
1 October 2018 to 31 December 201822 March 2019Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (96 rows read)
1 July 2018 to 30 September 201819 December 2018Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (87 rows read)
1 April 2018 to 30 June 201818 October 2018Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (126 rows read)
1 January 2018 to 31 March 201828 June 2018Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (84 rows read)
1 October 2017 to 31 December 201723 March 2018Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (83 rows read)
1 July 2017 to 30 September 201714 December 2017Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (72 rows read)
1 April 2017 to 30 June 201713 October 2017Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (not read)
1 January 2017 to 31 March 201730 June 2017Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (not read)
1 October 2016 to 31 December 201630 March 2017Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (not read)
1 July 2016 to 30 September 201616 December 2016Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (not read)
1 April 2016 to 30 June 20169 November 2016Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (not read)
1 January 2016 to 31 March 20167 July 2016Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (not read)
1 October 2015 to 31 December 201517 March 2016Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (not read)
1 July 2015 to 30 September 201517 December 2015Gifts · Gifts · Hospitality · Hospitality · Travel · Travel · Meetings (not read) · Meetings (not read)
1 April 2015 to 30 June 201517 December 2015Gifts · Gifts · Hospitality · Hospitality · Travel · Travel · Meetings (not read) · Meetings (not read)
1 January 2015 to 31 March 201522 October 2015Gifts · Gifts · Hospitality · Hospitality · Travel · Travel · Meetings (not read) · Meetings (not read)
1 October 2014 to 31 December 201422 October 2015Gifts · Gifts · Hospitality · Hospitality · Travel · Travel · Meetings (not read) · Meetings (not read)
1 July 2014 to 30 September 201422 October 2015Gifts · Gifts · Hospitality · Hospitality · Travel · Travel · Meetings (not read) · Meetings (not read)
1 April 2014 to 30 June 201413 March 2015Gifts · Gifts · Hospitality · Hospitality · Travel · Travel · Meetings (not read) · Meetings (not read)
1 January 2014 to 31 March 201431 October 2014Gifts · Gifts · Hospitality · Hospitality · Travel · Travel · Meetings (not read) · Meetings (not read)

Most recorded counterparts

Counted by rows in the meetings files, with the counterpart cell exactly as the department wrote it. The same organisation written two ways is two lines here; nothing is merged by resemblance.

Counterpart, as recordedMeetingsFirstLatest
Citizens Advice2831 January 20183 July 2025
Gingerbread2312 July 201729 January 2026
Trussell Trust2110 July 20172 February 2026
Scope1917 March 202018 March 2026
Local Government Association1610 July 20175 February 2026
Mencap1625 April 20183 March 2026
National Housing Federation1618 July 201712 September 2024
Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association1619 March 201815 October 2024
Association of British Insurers154 July 20173 February 2026
Mind1528 August 20182 March 2026
Aviva1418 September 201715 January 2026
British Chamber of Commerce148 March 201824 February 2026
Shelter1418 April 201817 July 2024
Confederation of British Industry138 May 201923 February 2026
Crisis136 December 20176 February 2025
Disability Rights UK133 December 201829 January 2026
Disability Charities Consortium1213 July 20173 March 2026
Joseph Rowntree Foundation121 May 201826 November 2025
Phoenix Group122 November 202117 June 2025
Carers UK1126 October 20173 July 2025

Recorded meetings, most recent 300

DateMinisterMetPurpose, as recordedFile
26 October 2047Damian HindsMarriott Hotels, Amaris Hospitality, IHG, Hilton, Bourne Leisure, Accor, Q Hotels, Whitbread, BHADiscussion on the Hospitality Industry & DWP working together in the Labour Market, Skills & ApprenticeshipsCSV
31 March 2026Torsten BellRoyal Society of ArtsTo discuss Collective Defined Contribution pension schemesCSV
26 March 2026Pat McFaddenThe Portland TrustMet to discuss value for money in contracting.CSV
26 March 2026Diana JohnsonJohn Sisk & Sons, Derby Cirt Council, Sunbelt RentalsVisit to Derby Flood Relief Projecr as part of Build UK's Open Doors Construction CampaignCSV
26 March 2026Andrew WesternKilbride Innovation HubTo discuss how the transformation of Jobcentres through the Innovation Hubs Team is taking shape in Scotland.CSV
25 March 2026Diana JohnsonFaculty of Occupational MedicineGive a speech at the launch of the College of Work and HealthCSV
25 March 2026Torsten BellAegonTo discuss the Pension Schemes Bill and wider private pensions policyCSV
25 March 2026Torsten BellAFORETo discuss the UK pension landscapeCSV
24 March 2026Diana JohnsonTrade Associations WebinarGive the opening speech at the fourth in a series of Department Work and Pensions series of webinars for trade associations.CSV
24 March 2026Diana JohnsonThe Bread and Butter ThingMeeting to hear reflections on food poverty and community food supportCSV
24 March 2026Andrew WesternWaterUK, David Henderson CEOTo discuss water data sharing.CSV
24 March 2026Andrew WesternSouth East WaterTo discuss water data sharing.CSV
23 March 2026Pat McFaddenRoyal British LegionMet to discuss health and disability policy.CSV
23 March 2026Diana JohnsonYouth ParliamentDeliver a short speech at the second annual Youth Parliament on the topic of young people with learning difficulties and autismCSV
23 March 2026Stephen TimmsArthritis UKRoundtable on shaping welfare reform through lived experience. Hear about the lived experience of those with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions.CSV
19 March 2026Torsten BellTPT Retirement SolutionsTo discuss the Pension Schemes BillCSV
18 March 2026Pat McFaddenScopeMet to disucss disability and employment.CSV
18 March 2026Stephen TimmsNeurodiverse Business Awards, hosted by Disruptive Media GroupAttended event to recognise exceptional neurodivergent talent across UK workplaces.CSV
18 March 2026Stephen TimmsDown Syndrome AssociationAttend event for World Down�s Syndrome Day and discuss the WorkFit programmeCSV
18 March 2026Torsten BellGeorge Eaton, Senior Editor, New StatesmanRoutine media engagementCSV
17 March 2026Diana JohnsonChurch Action on PovertyMeeting to continue discussions on the Government's work on poverty and young peopleCSV
17 March 2026Torsten BellMotabilityTo discuss the Motability schemeCSV
16 March 2026Andrew WesternTrades Union Congress and Confederation of British IndustryTo discuss reform of the International Labour Organisation.CSV
16 March 2026Torsten BellOli Dugmore, Executive Editor (digital), New StatesmanRoutine media engagementCSV
13 March 2026Jacqui SmithRecruitment and Employment Confederation, Logistics UK, Federation of Master Builders, British Retail Consortium, UKHospitality, Business in the Community, Chartered Institute of Personnel and DevelopmentPre-briefing stakeholders ahead of the Youth Guarantee and Growth and Skills Levy announcements on 16 MarchCSV
13 March 2026Jacqui SmithSmall Business Britain, Enterprise Nation, Family Business UK, Small Business Commissioner, Be the BusinessPre-briefing stakeholders ahead of the Youth Guarantee and Growth and Skills Levy announcements on 16 MarchCSV
13 March 2026Jacqui SmithBritish Chamber of Commerce, Confederation of British Industry, Federation of Small Businesses, Institute of Directors, Make UKPre-briefing stakeholders ahead of the Youth Guarantee and Growth and Skills Levy announcements on 16 MarchCSV
12 March 2026Pat McFaddenA chefMet to discuss youth employment in the food industry.CSV
12 March 2026Pat McFaddenNational Austistic SocietyMet to discuss disability and employment.CSV
12 March 2026Pat McFaddenBritish Medical AssociationMet to discuss disability and employment.CSV
12 March 2026Diana JohnsonNetley Primary School, United Nations Children's Fund,Visit to mark the publication of the child-friendly version of the Child Poverty Strategy and the accompanying Children's Right's Impact AssessmentCSV
12 March 2026Diana JohnsonReed in Partnership, MaximusVisit to Restart delivery partnersCSV
12 March 2026Torsten BellPeople's PartnershipVisit to the People�s Partnership headquarters to open their refurbished office space and meet with staff.CSV
11 March 2026Andrew WesternSouth Staffs WaterTo discuss water data sharing.CSV
10 March 2026Diana JohnsonSocial Recruitment Advocacy GroupIntroductory meeting to hear about the work of the Social Recruitment Advocacy GroupCSV
10 March 2026Stephen TimmsDisability Benefits ConsortiumTo discuss recent progress of the Timms Review steering groupCSV
10 March 2026Stephen TimmsDisabled People's OrganisationsTo discuss recent progress of the Timms Review steering groupCSV
10 March 2026Stephen TimmsTrade Union CongressDiscuss TUC�s involvement in an asbestos taskforce; the removal of asbestos from schools and hospitals; and the Timms and Universal Credit Reviews.CSV
10 March 2026Stephen TimmsRoyal National Institute of Blind PeopleMeeting with RNIP and hear concerns on the Access to Work scheme.CSV
10 March 2026Stephen TimmsThe Adult Cerebral Palsy MovementAttended event advocating for Annual Reviews for adults living with Cerebral PalsyCSV
10 March 2026Maeve SherlockFair Chance Business AllicanceKeynote speaker at Employer SymposiumCSV
9 March 2026Diana JohnsonAll Party Parliamentary Group for Menopause, Menopause Mandate, Gunnercooke Law Firm, Price Waterhouse Cooper, The Adolescent and Children's Trust, Wellbeing of WomenEvent to mark International Women's Day to raise awareness and foster dialogue about supporting women going through menopause at workCSV
6 March 2026Jacqui SmithLeading Britain's Conversation (LBC), Independent Television (ITV)Interview about announcement of new qualificatioins as part of post-16 reforms, including V LevelsCSV
5 March 2026Pat McFaddenDoctors Assoiation UKMet to discuss fit note reform.CSV
5 March 2026Jacqui SmithConstruction Skills Mission BoardMinisterial updates on the construction skills package delivered to the Board meetingCSV
5 March 2026Torsten BellTrade Union CongressKeynote speech on the pension policy landscape at the Trade Union Congress Pensions Conference.CSV
4 March 2026Pat McFaddenRethink Mental IllnessMet to discuss policy to support people with mental health conditions into employment.CSV
4 March 2026Pat McFaddenCentre for Young Lives, Prudence Trust, Future Minds, Young Minds, Centre for Mental health, Mind, Children and Young People's Mental Health Coalition, Mental Health Leadership group, No Limits, People's Health Trust, King's Trust.Roundtable to discuss the interaction between mental health and entering employment.CSV
4 March 2026Diana JohnsonSwansea Council, Y Storfa, Careers Wales, Citizen's Advice, WG Communities for WorkVisit to see work to support people into work, meeting providers and service usersCSV
4 March 2026Diana JohnsonGROW CymruVisit to mark Internation Women's Day, to see the work GROW Cymru do to support women and families in WalesCSV
4 March 2026Jacqui SmithAssociation of Colleges, Sixth Form Colleges Association, Confederation of Schools Trusts, Universities UKQualification Reform RoundtableCSV
4 March 2026Torsten BellSocial Market FoundationBroad discussions on the UK pension systemCSV
3 March 2026Diana JohnsonFairstone Group, Lloyds Register, Mckinsey, British Petroleum, Chartered Institute of Personell and Development, Capita, Deloitte, Lloyds Banking Group, Gupa Global, India and UK, Business in the CommunityMeeting of the Business in the Community Group to discuss the role of businesses in key Department for Work and Pensions employment initiativesCSV
3 March 2026Diana JohnsonMencapMeeting to discuss Connect to Work, supported internships and Access to Work.CSV
3 March 2026Stephen TimmsDisability Charities ConsortiumTo discuss recent progress of the Timms Review steering groupCSV
3 March 2026Jacqui SmithConstruction Skills Mission BoardPre-meet ahead of the Construction Skills Mission Board's Board MeetingCSV
3 March 2026Torsten BellUK Sustainable Investment and Finance AssociationKeynote speech on pension policy developments at UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association's annual flagship ConferenceCSV
3 March 2026Torsten BellResolution Foundation, Sunday Times, Institute of Fiscal Studies, Panmureliberum, Institute for Government, Deloitte, Item-Club, KPMG, The Observer, Confederation of British Industries, Capital EconomicsEconomic RoundtableCSV
2 March 2026Pat McFaddenMencapMet to discuss disability and employment.CSV
2 March 2026Diana JohnsonMindMeeting to discuss Mind�s perspective on how to address mental health-related economic inactivity and to support more people with mental health conditions into work, as well as their thoughts on the Get Britain Working White Paper.CSV
2 March 2026Stephen TimmsSony PlayStationMeeting to discuss PlayStation's work on accessibilityCSV
2 March 2026Stephen TimmsInspirit ConsultancyMeeting to discuss the Bereavement Support ProposalCSV
2 March 2026Stephen TimmsTogether for Short LivesMeeting to discuss the Bereavement Support ProposalCSV
2 March 2026Stephen TimmsPaperweightListen to Paperweight's concerns about Personal Independent Payments assessments and how they wish to collaborate with Department for Work and Pensions.CSV
2 March 2026Stephen TimmsPurple SpaceMeeting to discuss Kate Nash's books in support of disabled people and employersCSV
2 March 2026Stephen TimmsSenseRoundtable on shaping welfare reform through lived experience. Discussion with those with lived experience of disability. Discussion of the application and assessment process for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and barriers in the system.CSV
2 March 2026Torsten BellHeather Stewart, Economics Editor, GuardianRoutine media engagementCSV
2 March 2026Torsten BellGary Gibbon, Political Editor, ITNRoutine media engagementCSV
27 February 2026Stephen TimmsChurchWorks SummitParticipated in a panel discussion on tackling poverty and child poverty and opportunities for local and national church engagement in the Government�s Child Poverty Strategy.CSV
26 February 2026Stephen TimmsLondon Exhibition: Our Life StoriesVisit to meet people who have shared their life stories, alongside the project teamCSV
26 February 2026Stephen TimmsTreloar�s College International Wheelchair DayTo hear about work going on at Treloar�s College to support disabled people and the importance of recognising International Wheelchair Day.CSV
26 February 2026Jacqui SmithResolution FoundationDiscussion of the Resolution Foundation's work on NEET young people (Not in Education, Employment or Training)CSV
26 February 2026Jacqui SmithThe Gatsby FoundationTo discuss qualifications reformCSV
26 February 2026Torsten BellLiving Wage & Legal General (joint)To discuss pension adequacyCSV
26 February 2026Torsten BellClara PensionsTo discuss superfund pension vehiclesCSV
26 February 2026Torsten BellOxford Sciences, Northern Gritstone, Dawn Capital, Baillie Gifford, Headline, Atomico, Index Ventures, Highland Europe, Northzone, AbingworthRoundtable to discuss the UK venture capital sectorCSV
25 February 2026Pat McFaddenRoyal Colleges of GPsMet to discuss fit note reform.CSV
25 February 2026Diana JohnsonUKHospitalityDeliver a keynote speech at the UKHospitality's Workforce and Skills eventCSV
25 February 2026Stephen TimmsRegional Stakeholder Network Quarterly MeetingTo discuss SEND reform alongside Minister Gould from Department for Education.CSV
25 February 2026Jacqui SmithBuckinghamshire New University, University of Suffolk, Leeds Trinity University, Oxford Brookes University, Anglia Ruskin University, University for the Creative Arts, University of West London, University of Northampton, London Metropolitan University, University of Greater Manchester, St Mary's University Twickenham, De Montfort University, New College Durham, Ravensbourne University London, Falmouth University, University of East London, Staffordshire UniversityProtecting public money roundtableCSV
25 February 2026Torsten BellGala Coral, Arquivq, BECTU, National Gas Transmission Pension Scheme, Marks & Spencer, Transport for London, Church of England Pension Scheme, United Kingdom Accreditation ServiceRoundtable with stakeholders to discuss the Government�s consultation on the trusteeship and governance of trust-based pension schemeCSV
24 February 2026Diana JohnsonBritish Chamber of CommerceMeeting to discuss how the Federation of Small Businesses can work with the Department for Work and Pensions on employment support programmes, Keep Britain Working and concerns regarding skills shortagesCSV
24 February 2026Diana JohnsonInstitution of Occupational Safety and HealthGive a speech at the How Can a Prevention-First and Person-Centred Approach Keep Britain Working WorkshopCSV
24 February 2026Stephen TimmsInnovate Access 2026Visit to event on AI and Assistive Technologies, bringing together Disabled, d/Deaf and neurodivergent entrepreneursCSV
24 February 2026Stephen TimmsDisability and Accessibility Ambassador for InsuranceHear updates from the insurance sector and key issues and opportunities to enhance access for disabled people across the industry and wider financial arena.CSV
24 February 2026Jacqui SmithThe Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual)Bilateral meeting to discuss Skills England, apprenticeships and the CAR Interim reportCSV
24 February 2026Jacqui SmithUK Civil Society Women's AllianceBilateral meeting to discuss UK Civil Society Women's Alliance (UKCSWA)�s priorities and understand their key concernsCSV
24 February 2026Torsten BellRoyal LondonTo discuss the Pension Schemes Bill and wider private pensions policyCSV
23 February 2026Pat McFaddenAge UKMet to discuss carer's policy.CSV
23 February 2026Diana JohnsonThe Times, The Financial TimesMeeting to discuss ministerial prioritiesCSV
23 February 2026Diana JohnsonConfederation of British IndustryMeeting to discuss how the Confederation of Business Industry can work with the Department for Work and Pensions on employment support programmes, Keep Britain Working and preparing employers for changes to Statutory Sick PayCSV
23 February 2026Stephen TimmsScottish Professional Footballers AssociationHear about concerns from sporting organisations on the Injury Time Campaign and issues around brain injuryCSV
23 February 2026Torsten BellGeorge Parker, Political Editor, Financial TimesRoutine media engagementCSV
19 February 2026Stephen TimmsPortland College�s Employability ConferenceSpeak at Portland College�s Employability Conference on the importance of employing disabled people and the government�s mission to break down barriers and expand opportunity for them. Meet with employers and disabled individuals who have been supported into employment.CSV
19 February 2026Jacqui SmithHeart of Worcester CollegeSchools White Paper briefing. Ministers in the Department for Education engaged with key stakeholders in the sectors they hold policy responsibility for the brief them on the White Paper prior to its publication.CSV
19 February 2026Jacqui SmithAssociation of CollegesSchools White Paper briefing. Ministers in the Department for Education engaged with key stakeholders in the sectors they hold policy responsibility for the brief them on the White Paper prior to its publicationCSV
19 February 2026Jacqui SmithNatspecSchools White Paper briefing. Ministers in the Department for Education engaged with key stakeholders in the sectors they hold policy responsibility for the brief them on the White Paper prior to its publication.CSV
18 February 2026Stephen TimmsScopeDiscussion on Scope's 'Futureproofing benefits� research key findings.CSV
17 February 2026Stephen TimmsBritain�s Bravest ManufacturingVisit to meet veterans, individuals with learning disabilities and autism supported into employmentCSV
17 February 2026Stephen TimmsMencapDiscussion on Disability Advisory Panel and the welfare billCSV
16 February 2026Jacqui SmithThe Gatsby FoundationTo discuss qualifications reformCSV
12 February 2026Pat McFaddenBeamIntoductory meeting to discuss AI deployment in frontline services.CSV
12 February 2026Diana JohnsonBristol City Council, Griffiths, Square Food Foundation, Youth MovesVisit to Hear about the progress of the South Bristol Youth Guarantee pilot, meeting past and present participants to hear about their experiencesCSV
12 February 2026Diana JohnsonYouth MovesVisit to see the 224 Youth zone and meet with a participantCSV
12 February 2026Diana JohnsonCity of Bristol College, Bristol City Council, On Site Bristol, West of England Combined AuthorityVisit to a Jobs Fair as part of National Apprenticeship WeekCSV
12 February 2026Stephen TimmsAmazonVisit to Swindon hub to meet disabled apprenticesCSV
12 February 2026Torsten BellPeoples pension, Capita, Local Government Association, New Philanthropy Capital, Legal & General Pensions Administration Standards Association, XPS Group, Willis Towers Watson, Local Pension Partnership, Aptia, Barnett Waddingham, Tata Consultancy Services, GallagherRoundtable with stakeholders to discuss the Government�s consultation on the trusteeship and governance of trust-based pension schemeCSV
11 February 2026Pat McFaddenTrade Union CongressMet to discuss employment policy.CSV
11 February 2026Stephen TimmsBritish Sign Language Advisory BoardQuarterly meeting, discussion of prioritiesCSV
11 February 2026Stephen TimmsThe Clear Society, Kate Headley - Disability and Accessibility Ambassador for RecruitmentTo discuss Disability Confident and KBW VanguardsCSV
11 February 2026Torsten BellDalriada, Zedra, Vidett, BESTrustees, Capital Cranfield, Law Deb Independent Governance Group, Association of Professional Pension Trustees, Pi Partnership, PAN Trustees, Aretas, FalconRoundtable with stakeholders to discuss the Government�s consultation on the trusteeship and governance of trust-based pension schemeCSV
10 February 2026Diana JohnsonGreater Manchester AuthorityMeeting to discuss ongoing engagement with the Prevention Demonstrator, further devolution of employment support and Greater Manchester's approach to young people not in Education, employment or trainingCSV
9 February 2026Stephen TimmsMotability FoundationProvide updates on Timms ReviewCSV
9 February 2026Stephen TimmsInstitute for Government and the King's FundDiscussion on Universal Credit reviewCSV
9 February 2026Torsten BellMandGTo discuss the Pension Schemes Bill and wider private pensions policyCSV
5 February 2026Pat McFaddenChild Poverty Action Group, Save the Children, United Nations Children's Fund UK (UNICEF UK), Citizens advice, Trussell, Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), National Children's Bureau, End Child Poverty Coalition, Feeding Britain, Gingerbread,Child poverty roundtable to discuss child poverty strategy.CSV
5 February 2026Diana JohnsonLocal Government AssociationJoining the meeting of the Local Government Associations Inclusive Growth Committee to discuss the Milburn Review and the Youth GuaranteeCSV
5 February 2026Diana JohnsonWorking ChanceMeeting to discuss how the Department for Work and Pensions can better address the barriers faced by women in the criminal justice systemCSV
5 February 2026Stephen TimmsDisability and Accessibility Ambassadors (DAA) Quarterly meetingProvide updates on DWP and Disability Unit work and wider xgov disability work .CSV
5 February 2026Jacqui Smith70 University Vice ChancellorsTo increase understanding of how foreign interference can manifest in higher education.CSV
4 February 2026Diana JohnsonBig IssueMeeting to discuss the work that is happening at the Big Issue Group, focusing on Big Issue Recruit,CSV
3 February 2026Diana JohnsonHope4AllHear about the history of Hope4All and the support offered to chuldren and families during school holidaysCSV
3 February 2026Diana JohnsonSunderland CouncilLearn how Hope4All project fits with Sunderland City Councils approach to reduce dependence on emergency food parcelsCSV
3 February 2026Diana JohnsonSignal, Northern RightsHear about Signal's work and it's impact on the local community, also hear from Northern Rights who work in partnership with Signal in supporting disafvangated individuals into supported employmentCSV
3 February 2026Torsten BellAssociation of British InsurersKeynote speech at Association of British Insurer�s Annual Conference on the pension policy landscape.CSV
2 February 2026Diana JohnsonAll Party Parliamentary Group ReceptionSpeaking at the All Party Parliamentary Group of Eye Health and Visual Impairment Parliamentary Reception to celebrate one-year of their report Changing Attitudes, Changing Lives.CSV
2 February 2026Stephen TimmsTrussell TrustProvide updates on Timms ReviewCSV
2 February 2026Stephen TimmsJoseph Rowntree FondationProvide updates on Timms ReviewCSV
2 February 2026Stephen TimmsZacchaeus 2000 Trust (Z2K)Provide updates on Timms ReviewCSV
2 February 2026Stephen TimmsThe Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC)Discuss the work HSBC are doing to help neurodivergent and disabled staff and customers.CSV
2 February 2026Torsten BellPensions UKTo discuss trustees' investment dutiesCSV
30 January 2026Stephen TimmsCystic FibrosisProvide updates on Timms ReviewCSV
30 January 2026Stephen TimmsScopeProvide updates on Timms ReviewCSV
30 January 2026Stephen TimmsRoyal National Institute of Blind PeopleProvide updates on Timms ReviewCSV
30 January 2026Stephen TimmsDisability Benefits ConsortiumProvide updates on Timms ReviewCSV
30 January 2026Stephen TimmsDisabled People's Organisations Forum (DPO) EnglandProvide updates on Timms ReviewCSV
30 January 2026Stephen TimmsCystic FybribrosisProvide updates on Timms ReviewCSV
30 January 2026Stephen TimmsVersus ArthritisProvide updates on Timms ReviewCSV
30 January 2026Stephen TimmsSenseProvide updates on Timms ReviewCSV
30 January 2026Stephen TimmsMindProvide updates on Timms ReviewCSV
30 January 2026Stephen TimmsMencapProvide updates on Timms ReviewCSV
30 January 2026Stephen TimmsMental Health FoundationProvide updates on Timms ReviewCSV
30 January 2026Maeve SherlockFife GingerbreadMeeting to discuss Child Maintenance Service policy and operationsCSV
29 January 2026Diana JohnsonSalford CouncilMeeting to hear about how they support local residents into training and employment, ways in which they collaborate with the Department for Work and Pensions and how these can be further enhanced in the futureCSV
29 January 2026Stephen TimmsNational Autistic SocietyProvide updates on Timms ReviewCSV
29 January 2026Stephen TimmsDisability Rights UKProvide updates on Timms ReviewCSV
29 January 2026Maeve SherlockGingerbreadMeeting to discuss Child Maintenance Service policy and operationsCSV
29 January 2026Jacqui SmithNew StatesmanSit-down interview on the Government's Skills agenda, including Skills England, devolution, the impact of AI on the workforce, reskilling workers and green jobs transitionCSV
28 January 2026Torsten BellObserver Business membersEvent discussing pensions policyCSV
27 January 2026Stephen TimmsPricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)Meet with a Director in PwC�s Risk and Compliance Transformation Consulting practice, to continue previous discussions and raise other issues affecting disabled peopleCSV
27 January 2026Stephen TimmsDisability Rights UK: Launch of the Activity TrapAttend the launch of Disability Rights UK (DRUK)�s new co-produced research project �The Activity Trap: How our Benefit Assessment System Makes us Sicker�.CSV
27 January 2026Jacqui SmithConfederation of British Industry, Make UK, Institute of Directors, Federation of Small Businesses, British Chambers of CommerceMeeting of the B5 council to discuss the government's priorities following the Machienery of Government change, apprenticeships, specific asks of employers and Business Representatives to support delivery and support from Skills EnglandCSV
27 January 2026Jacqui SmithTeach the FutureTo discuss how green skills can be further embedded into educationCSV
27 January 2026Jacqui SmithUniversity Centre Somerset College Group (UCS), NCG (formerly Newcastle Colleges Group), Askham Bryan College, New City College, Middlesborough College, Kirklees College, Hereford College of Arts, Brighton, Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College (BHASVIC), Cheshire College South and West, East Lancashire Learning Group, Exeter CollegeFurther Education College Leaders Advisory Group, discussing Special Educational Needs and Disability Reform and Further Education WorkforceCSV
26 January 2026Diana JohnsonChannel 4, Federation of Small Businesses, Gunnercooke LLP, Black Women in Menopause, Pause and Co Healthcare, British Menopause Society, Octopus Energy, Bedfordshire Police, Theramex, Greensand Multi Academy Trust, The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, Trades Union Congress, Menopause MandateMeeting of the Menopause Advisory Group, Minister attended to share reflections on the work of the group and the issue of menopause more broadlyCSV
26 January 2026Jacqui SmithEducation Policy InstituteTo discuss the Education Select Committee report on Further Education and SkillsCSV
26 January 2026Jacqui SmithUniversities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)Briefing on Universities and Colleges Admission Service's end of cycle data, released at the end of the 2025 admissions cycle.CSV
26 January 2026Jacqui SmithCareers and Enterprise CompanyTo meet their youth advisory group to discuss ways to support young women to have great skills and careersCSV
26 January 2026Torsten BellSam Fleming, Economics Editor, Financial TimesRoutine media engagementCSV
26 January 2026Torsten BellRobert Shrimsley, UK Chief Political Commentator, Financial TimesRoutine media engagementCSV
22 January 2026Pat McFaddenMindMet to discuss health and disability policy.CSV
22 January 2026Diana JohnsonResources for AutismMeeting with a partner organisation working with Central London Forward in the delivery of Connect to Work supportCSV
22 January 2026Diana JohnsonLewisham CouncilOverview of the Lewisham Works employment programme and how this links to Department for Work and Pensions Connect to Work supportCSV
22 January 2026Stephen TimmsDisability Advisory PanelAttend the induction event for the Independent Disability Advisory Panel.CSV
21 January 2026Diana JohnsonChartered Institute for Personnel and DevelopmentAn opportunity to continue to develop a strong working relationship and seek their support.CSV
21 January 2026Stephen TimmsJoseph Rowntree FondationMeeting to discuss their proposal for a Protected Minimum Floor in Universal Credit.CSV
21 January 2026Stephen TimmsWarm Welcome CampaignSpoke about the importance of Warm Spaces and the contribution they make to our societyCSV
21 January 2026Torsten BellKate Ferguson, Political Editor, The SunRoutine media engagementCSV
20 January 2026Diana JohnsonAccess to BusinessDiscussion around provision of Restart in the West MidlandsCSV
20 January 2026Diana JohnsonAssociation of British InsurersMeeting to discuss the role of workplace health insurance in relation to employment and the Keep Britain Working review.CSV
20 January 2026Diana JohnsonBlind in BusinessA listening exercise to ask questions about their organisation and their successes in supporting blind and visually impaired people into work.CSV
20 January 2026Diana JohnsonGingerbreadA follow up on the post?Autumn Budget conversation with Gingerbread and discuss single parent families, alongside their support for and concerns about the Child Poverty Strategy.CSV
20 January 2026Stephen TimmsDisability and Accessibility Ambassador for CountrysideMeeting with the Disability and Access Ambassador for the Countryside to discuss improving the lives of disabled people by improving access to natureCSV
20 January 2026Stephen TimmsBlind in BusinessMeeting to hear about the charity's successes in supporting blind people into workCSV
20 January 2026Jacqui SmithThe Varkey Foundation and Comunidad AraucariaRoundtable with Latin American delegation to discuss Baroness Smith's experience as a government Minister and challenges facing education policy around the world todayCSV
20 January 2026Torsten BellAilbhe Rea, Political Editor, New StatesmanRoutine media engagementCSV
20 January 2026Torsten BellProf Lord Richard Layard, IndependentTo discuss apprenticeships policyCSV
20 January 2026Torsten BellUniversities Superannuation SchemeTo discuss the Pension Schemes Bill and wider private pensions policyCSV
15 January 2026Diana JohnsonAttendees of the Department for Work and Pensions Food Poverty ConferenceAn opportunity for expertise and good practice at the local level to be sharedCSV
15 January 2026Torsten BellAvivaTo discuss the Pension Schemes Bill and wider private pensions policyCSV
14 January 2026Diana JohnsonCentral London ForwardMeeting to discuss the work of Central London delivering key programmes including one of the Youth Trailblazers, Pioneer and previously Work and Health Programme.CSV
14 January 2026Diana JohnsonThe Health FoundationA meeting to discuss proposals to improve the health of the workforce and support more people with health conditions to remain in employment.CSV
14 January 2026Jacqui SmithArkTo discuss reforms to post-16 qualificationsCSV
14 January 2026Jacqui SmithCranfield University, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Norwich University of the Arts, Royal College of Art, Royal College of Music, SOAS University of London, Courtauld Institute of Art, The Glasgow School of Art, Royal Central School of Speech & Drama, Royal Veterinary College, Trinity Laban Conservatoire, University for the Creative Arts, University of the Arts London, Falmouth University, Conservatoires UK, Universities UK, Manchester Metropolitan UniversityDinner event hosted by Universities UK for specialist higher education institutions. Minister Smith attended to share government perspectives on skills, specialistion and fundingCSV
14 January 2026Torsten BellLegal and GeneralTo discuss the Pension Schemes Bill and wider private pensions policyCSV
13 January 2026Diana JohnsonGreater London Authority, Lewisham Council, Southwark Law Centre, Citizen's Advice, London Legal Support TrustA meeting to discuss how the Department for Work and Pensions and Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs can work together to see through on the manifesto commitment to end mass dependence on food parcels.CSV
13 January 2026Diana JohnsonCompassA general introduction to Compass Group to get an overview of their workCSV
13 January 2026Stephen TimmsThe Gym Group SouthwarkVisit to announce that Disability Confident will be reformedCSV
13 January 2026Jacqui SmithWest Herts College Group, Association of Employment and Learning Providers, British Association for Supported Employment and Inclusive training CIC, Heart of Worcestershire College, Natspec, Association of CollegesPost-16 Special Educational Needs and Disability Reforms RoundtableCSV
13 January 2026Torsten BellJoel Hills, Specialist Editor, Independent Television News (ITN)Routine media engagementCSV
12 January 2026Pat McFaddenMoney Saving ExpertMet as part of an early engagement on the independent report into young people and work.CSV
12 January 2026Stephen TimmsBusiness Disability ForumMeeting to discuss the disability employmentCSV
12 January 2026Andrew WesternMoney Saving ExpertTo dicuss Universal Credit and bank switchingCSV
12 January 2026Jacqui SmithADS GroupTo discuss the skills needs of the defense industryCSV
12 January 2026Jacqui SmithSheffield Hallam UniversityTo discuss reports of foreign interference at the Helena Kennedy CentreCSV
12 January 2026Jacqui SmithYouth Advisors to the All Party Parliamentary Group for Young Carers and Young Adult CarersTo discuss the report on barriers to education for young adult carers who help to support a family member or friend with a disability, illness or addiction.CSV
12 January 2026Torsten BellPensions UKTo discuss the Pound for Pound initiative (Value For Money trial with industry)CSV
8 January 2026Pat McFaddenPrudence Trust, The Centre for Young LivesMet as part of an early engagement on the independent report into young people and work.CSV
8 January 2026Pat McFaddenTony BlairMet to discuss public service reform.CSV
7 January 2026Diana JohnsonUnited Nations Children's FundAn introduction to United Nation's Children's Fund and to discuss the Government�s work on child poverty.CSV
7 January 2026Stephen TimmsBritish Assistive Technology Association (BATA)Meeting to discuss concerns about Department for Education�s changes to funding for software for students in receipt of Disabled Student AllowanceCSV
7 January 2026Jacqui SmithThe Sutton TrustTo discuss the findings of The Sutton Trust�s report �A World of Difference�, which looks at international apprenticeship policy and lessons for England and Higher Education topicsCSV
7 January 2026Jacqui SmithSky NewsInterview about the announcement of the new Education Record AppCSV
7 January 2026Jacqui SmithGeneral Medical Council, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Royal Free London NHS Trust,NHS Employers, Anglia Ruskin University, The University of Manchester, University of Southampton, University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, University of Sheffield Medical School, University of Sheffield School of Allied Health, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery, Medical Schools Council, British Medical Association (Medical Students Committee), Surviving in ScrubsRoundtable on sexual safety in medical schools - co-chaired with DHSCCSV
7 January 2026Jacqui SmithActivate LearningTo discuss reforms to post-16 qualificationsCSV
7 January 2026Jacqui SmithRichard Huish CollegeTo discuss reforms to post-16 qualificationsCSV
7 January 2026Jacqui SmithBirmingham Metropolitan CollegeTo discuss reforms to post-16 qualificationsCSV
7 January 2026Jacqui SmithStar AcademiesTo discuss reforms to post-16 qualificationsCSV
6 January 2026Diana JohnsonAll Party Parliamentary Group on Poverty and InequalityMeeting to discuss the Child Poverty Strategy with the officers of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Poverty and Inequality.CSV
6 January 2026Diana JohnsonTrades Union CongressIntroductory meeting to discuss the Ministerial portfolio areas and working together.CSV
6 January 2026Diana JohnsonChurch Action on PovertyMeeting to discuss the Government�s work on poverty and young peopleCSV
6 January 2026Diana JohnsonInclusive New NormalAn opportunity to listen to someone with lived experience of the challenges faced by disabled people and people with long-term health conditions when seeking employment.CSV
6 January 2026Jacqui SmithThe Federation of Awarding BodiesTo discuss the role of the Awarding Sector in apprenticeships and qualifications reformsCSV
19 December 2025Pat McFaddenMuller UK, King's Trust, Venesky Brown, Routes to Work, TeleperformanceMet as part of a visit on Youth unemployment in Scotland.CSV
18 December 2025Diana JohnsonExpert Acamedic Panel on NeurodiversityMeeting to discuss the findings and recommendations of the Panel's reportCSV
17 December 2025Pat McFaddenMace, British Telecom, JD Wetherspoons, Natwest, British Aerospace systemsMet as part of a roundtable on growth and skillsCSV
15 December 2025Pat McFaddenBoxing FuturesMet as part of a visit to commemorate the launch of the Milburn Review into Young People and Mental HealthCSV
15 December 2025Torsten BellAssociation of British InsurersTo discuss Pension Funds and UK InvestmentCSV
15 December 2025Torsten BellPensions UKTo discuss the Pensions ReviewCSV
15 December 2025Torsten BellUnite the Union, Prospect, Commdercial Workers Union, General Muncipal Boilermakers and Allied Trade Union, Unison, Community Trade Union, Trade Union Congress, Union of Shop Distrbutive and Allied Workers.To discuss Pension Schemes BillCSV
11 December 2025Diana JohnsonOpen Spaces Forum, Curious?, Splatt PrintingVisit to meeting with employers and apprentices at Sneiton MarketCSV
11 December 2025Diana JohnsonPoundstretcherVisit to meet employers who have been supported by the JobCentreCSV
10 December 2025Diana JohnsonWomen's Health AmbassadorIntroductory meeting to discuss priorities about women's health and employment.CSV
10 December 2025Torsten BellUK FinanceTo discuss Pension Funds and UK InvestmentCSV
9 December 2025Diana JohnsonNational Forum for Health and WellbeingMeeting to discuss the Government's initiatives to support those with ill-health to stay in workCSV
9 December 2025Torsten BellPeople's PartnershipTo discuss the Pensions ReviewCSV
6 December 2025Pat McFaddenLittle Village, Save the ChildrenMet as part of a visit to commemorate the launch of the Child Poverty StrategyCSV
4 December 2025Torsten BellQuantum AdvisorySpeech at Quantum AdvisoryCSV
4 December 2025Andrew WesternBritish Interactive Media Association, AbilityNet, Accenture, British Association for Supported Employment, Microsoft, Centre for Ageing Better, Money and Pensions Service. Trade Association Forum, Adecco, Association of Colleges, Catch22, Employment Related Services Association, Citizens Advice, Recruitment and Employment Confederation, Youth Futures Foundation, Movement to Work, Royal National Institute for Blind PeopleTo communicate DWP�s transformation ambitions to a wider public?sector audienceCSV
2 December 2025Pat McFaddenBusiness Disability Forum, Scope, Sense, Royal National Institute of Blind People, National Autistic Society, Royal National Institute of Deaf people, Leonard Cheshire, Mencap, Mind, Business Disability ForumAttended the Disabled Charities Consortium quarterly meeting to introduce himself to various charities.CSV
2 December 2025Pat McFaddenPublic DigitalMet to discuss transformation.CSV
2 December 2025Diana JohnsonLocal Government AssociationQuarterly meeting to listen to local areas, review progress and address issues relation to Get Britain Working Commitments.CSV
1 December 2025Pat McFaddenInclusion London, Disability Rights UK, Disability Positive, Well Adapt, Action Disability Kensington and Chelsea, Disability Rebellion, Ability Today, Design for Disability Limited, Lightyear Foundation, Disabled People Against Cuts, Symptomatic Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes Connective, Start Change Community Interest Company LimitedAttended the Disabled People�s Organisations quarterly meeting to introduce himself to various charities.CSV
1 December 2025Diana JohnsonRoyal College of Nursing, The Menopause Charity, National Health Service England, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Wellbeing of Women, Royal College of General PractitionersRoundtable focusing on supporting women experience menopause and what further progress can be made on the ambitions and commitments in the Women's Health StrategyCSV
26 November 2025Diana JohnsonTrussellCall to outline the child poverty measures announced in the budget and get stakeholder feedbackCSV
26 November 2025Diana JohnsonResolution FoundationCall to outline the child poverty measures announced in the budget and get stakeholder feedbackCSV
26 November 2025Diana JohnsonInstitute for Public Policy ResearchCall to outline the child poverty measures announced in the budget and get stakeholder feedbackCSV
26 November 2025Diana JohnsonGingerbreadCall to outline the child poverty measures announced in the budget and get stakeholder feedbackCSV
26 November 2025Diana JohnsonJoseph Rowntree FoundationCall to outline the child poverty measures announced in the budget and get stakeholder feedbackCSV
26 November 2025Stephen TimmsDisability Rights UKStakeholder engagement before the budget announcmentCSV
25 November 2025Pat McFaddenCarers UK; Greenwich Carers CentreMet as part of a visit on the publication of the Independent Sayce Review on Carer's AllowanceCSV
25 November 2025Diana JohnsonEmployment Related Services AssociationDelivering the keynote speech at the Employment Related Services Association's Annual ConferenceCSV
25 November 2025Andrew WesternIndependent Case ExaminerTo discuss the number and rate of complaints received by the Independent Case ExaminerCSV
25 November 2025Andrew WesternAllianz, Anthropic, Deloitte, Public Digital, Amazon Web ServicesBringing together government and industry leaders to address the real?world challenges of safely and effectively scaling AI in public servicesCSV
21 November 2025Stephen TimmsTreloar TrustBusiness without BarriersCSV
20 November 2025Pat McFaddenFraser NelsonInterviewCSV
20 November 2025Andrew WesternWater UKTo discuss improvements to the department's approach to data sharing with Water CompaniesCSV
20 November 2025Stephen TimmsRecruitment and Employment ConfederationDisability representation in employmentCSV
19 November 2025Pat McFaddenYoung MindsMet as part of early engagement on the independent investigation on Young People and Work.CSV
19 November 2025Pat McFaddenScopeMet as part of early engagement on the independent investigation on Young People and Work.CSV
19 November 2025Diana JohnsonNew StatesmanAppearance at the New Statesman Politics Live conference as a panel member of "Live long and prosper: How can longer, healthier working lives support the economy?" sessionCSV
19 November 2025Torsten BellUK Sustainable Investment and Finance AssociationTo discuss the Pension Schemes BillCSV
19 November 2025Stephen TimmsCarers UK ReceptionNetworking eventCSV
18 November 2025Stephen TimmsSight VillageSupporting Accessibility and InclusionCSV
17 November 2025Diana JohnsonBritish Association of Supported EmploymentEvent delivering a speech at the Disability Confidence in Action British Association of Supported Employment Business Summit to promote the work the Department is doing in this area to businesses engaging with Inclusive Recruitment practices.CSV
17 November 2025Diana JohnsonWomen's Budget GroupMeeting to discuss how the work of the Women's Budget Group can support the work of the DepartmentCSV
17 November 2025Stephen TimmsSpecialEffectMeeting at a Reception hosted by PlaystationCSV
13 November 2025Diana JohnsonCambridge and Peterborough Integrated Care Board, Papworth Trust, MindMeetings to discuss Workwell and local outcomesCSV
12 November 2025Diana JohnsonEndometriosis UK, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Reflect Digital, British Standards InstituteRoundtable to discuss the role of employers in supporting women to stay in work in relation to healthCSV
12 November 2025Torsten BellHargreaves LansdownTo discuss the Pension Schemes BillCSV
11 November 2025Stephen TimmsAbility NetTechShare Pro NetCSV
6 November 2025Pat McFaddenRachel Perkins OBEMet as part of the early engagement on the independent report on Young People and Work.CSV
6 November 2025Pat McFaddenPeterborough United Football Club, Peterborough United FoundationMet as part of a visit to open the Peterborough Youth HubCSV
5 November 2025Pat McFaddenTesco, Electricite de France, Jaguar Land Rover, British Telecom, PepsiCo, Aviva, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Burger King, Waltham Forest College, LSN Diffusion, Siemens, The Confederation of British Industry, CurrysMet as part of a roundtable with employers in response to the Keep Britain Working Review.CSV
5 November 2025Torsten BellConfederation of British IndustryTo listen to Budget prioritiesCSV
4 November 2025Pat McFaddenBritish AirwaysMet as part of a visit to commemorate the publication of the Keep Britain Working ReviewCSV
4 November 2025Diana JohnsonAction for ChildrenIntroductory meeting to learn about stakeholder's priorities and explore future collaborationCSV
4 November 2025Diana JohnsonNational Academy for Social PrescribingMeeting to discuss fit note reform and social prescribing in relation to employment policyCSV
3 November 2025Pat McFaddenJoseph Rowntree FoundationAn introductory discussion on Child Poverty.CSV
3 November 2025Pat McFaddenNuffield TrustMet as part of the early engagement on the independent Report on Young People and Work.CSV
3 November 2025Diana JohnsonBritish Association of Supported EmploymentMeeting to discuss the principals of Supported Employment and the contribution it can make to help the government meet its ambitions to close the Disability Employment gap.CSV
3 November 2025Diana JohnsonConfederation of British IndustryIntroductory meeting to learn about stakeholder's priorities and explore future collaborationCSV
3 November 2025Torsten BellRuston SmithTo discuss Salary SacrificeCSV
30 October 2025Pat McFaddenSave the ChildrenAn introductory discussion on Child Poverty.CSV
30 October 2025Pat McFaddenChild Poverty Action GroupMet as part of the early engagement on the independent report on Young People and Work.CSV
30 October 2025Pat McFaddenMental Health FoundationMet as part of the early engagement on the independent report on Young People and Work.CSV
30 October 2025Pat McFaddenTony Blair InstituteA discussion on current affairs.CSV
30 October 2025Pat McFaddenCentre for Mental HealthMet as part of the early engagement on the independent Report on Young People and Work.CSV
30 October 2025Andrew WesternTurn2UsTo outline how reforms to Jobcentre Plus and the transition to a new Jobs and Careers Service will reduce stigma and offer more personalised, effective support for people seeking workCSV
28 October 2025Pat McFaddenUnisonAn introductory discussion to listen to the priorities of trade unions.CSV
28 October 2025Stephen TimmsInclusion London and Disability Rights UKStakeholder call before Timms Review AnnouncementCSV
28 October 2025Stephen TimmsMencap, MindStakeholder call before Timms Review AnnouncementCSV
28 October 2025Stephen TimmsParkinsons UK, Multiple Sclerosis SocietyStakeholder call before Timms Review AnnouncementCSV
23 October 2025Pat McFaddenNuffield TrustAn introductory discussion to outline departmental priorities on youth and mental health.CSV
23 October 2025Stephen TimmsChanging RealitiesDiscuss hope of changing policies that will improve the living standards of the many families living on low incomesCSV
23 October 2025Stephen TimmsPriceWaterhouseCoopersDiscussion on a vision for UK disabilityCSV
22 October 2025Diana JohnsonBritish Chamber of CommerceIntroductory meeting to learn about stakeholder's priorities and explore future collaborationCSV
22 October 2025Diana JohnsonFederation of Small BusinessesIntroductory meeting to learn about stakeholder's priorities and explore future collaborationCSV
22 October 2025Diana JohnsonChartered Institute for Personnel and DevelopmentIntroductory meeting to learn about stakeholder's priorities and explore future collaborationCSV
22 October 2025Torsten BellAonCollective Defined Contribution SchemesCSV
21 October 2025Diana JohnsonCitizen's AdviceIntroductory meeting to learn about stakeholder's priorities and explore future collaborationCSV
21 October 2025Diana JohnsonChild Poverty Action GroupIntroductory meeting to learn about stakeholder's priorities and explore future collaborationCSV
21 October 2025Diana JohnsonTrussellIntroductory meeting to learn about stakeholder's priorities and explore future collaborationCSV
21 October 2025Torsten BellHosting Sterling 20 BreakfastTo meet with members of the Sterling 20 group of pension funds and insurers at the Regional Investment SummitCSV
21 October 2025Torsten BellRothesayMeeting as part of the regional investment summitCSV
21 October 2025Torsten BellBerkeley GroupMeeting as part of the regional investment summitCSV
21 October 2025Torsten BellBlackRockMeeting as part of the regional investment summitCSV
21 October 2025Torsten BellWales Pension PartnershipMeeting as part of the regional investment summitCSV
21 October 2025Torsten BellNow PensionsMeeting as part of the regional investment summitCSV
21 October 2025Torsten BellAmundiMeeting as part of the regional investment summitCSV

Meetings files not read

What this does not establish

A recorded meeting establishes that the department published a line saying the minister met the counterpart named, on the date given, for the purpose stated. It does not establish what was said, who asked for the meeting, or what followed. Gifts, hospitality and travel are linked above from the department’s own files and are not read into rows. The names are the department’s own strings and are not resolved to any person or company on this site by resemblance.

Source: Department for Work and Pensions’s transparency publications on GOV.UK, each linked above. Open Government Licence v3. Back to all departments.