Overview

• The DWP will end its practice of pressuring claimants into any available vacancy and will prioritise tailored career pathways.
• This operational shift will affect over 20 million people receiving at least one DWP benefit, including jobseekers and those with disabilities.
• Labour MP Alison McGovern says jobcentre advisers will build individual profiles to identify barriers and offer personalised coaching.
• Ministers argue that ongoing support and follow-up after employment will improve retention and create clearer progression routes.
• Critics warn that without a stronger economy underpinning the welfare system, vulnerable claimants may still struggle under the new regime.