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Jobseekers set-up to fail by Jobcentre services

A think tank has found people with qualifications and work experience in specific sectors are being forced into irrelevant industries.

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DWP accused of forcing jobseekers to apply for roles they re entirely unsuitable for

To be eligible for the current system of Jobseekers benefits from the DWP, claimants must prove they are taking “reasonable steps to look for work” which requires them to spend 35 hours a week working on job applications.

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Employment support services failing both businesses and jobseekers, finds IPPR

Employment support services failing both businesses and jobseekers, finds IPPR
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New review of Universal Credit two-child benefit cap pledged by Labour leader

New review of Universal Credit two-child benefit cap pledged by Labour leader
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Parents and carers call for overhaul of employment support

Rather than the government doubling down on a failing system of sanctions, conditionality and other punitive measures, the group is calling for an overhaul of the benefits system, to create employment support that works.

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