The Latest Breaking News from Jobcentres

From Jobcentres to disability benefits: Labour’s DWP changes explained

Several major changes have been announced

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2024

Full list of DWP job centre closures as two Greater Manchester sites to shut

The DWP will close 36 Jobcentres over the coming months

Manchester Evening News · Jun 28, 2023

Disabled people 'struggle to find work due to lack of support at Jobcentres'

A lack of adequate assistive technology and poor training of Jobcentre Plus staff means people with complex disabilities struggle to use the services, according to a leading charity

Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2023

People on benefits looking for work this year may be eligible for free driving lessons

Each request for financial support for driving lessons is considered on a case-by-case basis.

Daily Record · Jan 4, 2023

People claiming benefits may be eligible for free driving lessons through their local Jobcentre

Each request for financial support for driving lessons is considered on a case-by-case basis.

Daily Record · Dec 7, 2022

New DWP drive to help people aged 50 and over re-join the jobs market

McDonald’s is actively working with a Jobcentre in England to help fill vacancies with older people.

Daily Record · Nov 30, 2022

DWP unveils plan to help disabled Universal Credit and ESA claimants into work

The Department for Work and Pensions has shared a new plan to help people with disabilities or health conditions claiming Universal Credit and Employment Support Allowance into work.

Glasgow Live · Nov 3, 2022

DWP shares new plan to help Universal Credit and ESA claimants with disability or health condition into work

The £1.3billion investment includes increasing Work Coach support in Jobcentres across the UK.

Daily Record · Nov 3, 2022

Leeds city centre Jobcentre to close down for good announces DWP

The Eastgate centre will close along with eight other 'older and poorer' offices across the country

Leeds Live · Jul 23, 2022

7 bits of bad news the Tories slipped out as MPs go on six-week summer break

The final days of the Parliamentary term are a good time to bury bad news - particularly with all eyes on the Conservative leadership race. Here's what you might have missed in the rush...

Daily Mirror · Jul 22, 2022