Currently the five elected members of the Home Department are responsible for overseeing the force's work.

BBC: Jonathan Le Tocq

From Monday the local authority is responsible for the social fund previously administered by the Department for Work and Pensions.

BBC: Asda cards for poorest from Birmingham City Council

First, the Department of Labor will work closely with State unemployment offices and the responsible parties to cross-check payments for lost wages as a result of the spill.

WHITEHOUSE: The White House