Half of job centres reducing support over shortages

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A report says there are 2,100 fewer work coaches than needed while the number of people requiring support has risen.

The number of claimants moving into work each month has also fallen over the past two years.

Changes to income rules meant an extra 400,000 people qualified for such support in the year to October.

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Category: Business

Markets: United Kingdom

Topics: People Centres National Support Help Disabled Government Claimants Work Coaches

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Published On: 2025-03-31 @ 01:26:37 (5 days ago)

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