The Department for Work and Pensions is developing a strategic commissioning approach for employment support services, including funding arrangements with devolved administrations and coordination of employment provision across government. The policy addresses skills gaps (particularly in digital and technology) and involves multi-year workforce planning forecasts from departments and arm's-length bodies. Current status involves publication of Connect to Work statistics and ongoing coordination with the Cabinet Office on government-wide workforce strategy.
Labour market official statistics in development covering Universal Credit customer employment and journeys, into-work rates and analysis of local labour markets.
How DWP manages the release of Connect to Work statistics.
Labour market official statistics in development covering into-work rates, the employment of Universal Credit customers, and analysis of how young people out of work varies across the country.
The statistical work programme outlines developments to releases of DWP Official Statistics.
In response to: Connect to Work statistics: publication proposals
We are seeking views on our plans to publish official statistics on Connect to Work.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether employment and apprenticeship reforms announced on 16 March 2026 include measures to reduce the number of young men not in education, employment or training.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department plans to publish gender-disaggregated monitoring data on the potential impact of the 200,000-job employment and apprenticeship programme announced on 16 March 2026 on the number o
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking with the Secretary of State for (a) Education and (b) Business and Trade to reduce the number of young men not in education, employment or …
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of disparities in rates of males and females not being in education, employment or training on boys and young men.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to ensure that boys and young men receive targeted support to improve education, employment and training outcomes.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the average waiting time was between approval of an Access to Work application and support being put in place in 2025.
What steps he is taking to support young people into employment, education or training.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to support young people into employment, education or training.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Data Strategy explains how DWP will collect, manage, analyse and use data to reach its business objectives.
UIN: HCWS1454 The UK and Welsh Governments have agreed how they will deliver the UK Government’s manifesto commitment to devolve employment support funding to the Welsh Government over the course of the current UK Parliament.That devolution has already begun with …
UIN: HLWS1459 My honourable Friend, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Transformation) (Andrew Western MP) has made the following Written Statement.The UK and Welsh Governments have agreed how they will deliver the UK Government’s manifesto commitment...
We are seeking views on our plans to publish official statistics on Connect to Work.
Connect to Work is a major initiative in the government’s Get Britain Working strategy.
We are seeking views on our plans to publish official statistics on Connect to Work.
UIN: HLWS1075 I am making this statement to update the House on the transfer of the responsibility for apprenticeships; adult further education, skills, training and careers; and Skills England, from the Department for Education to the Department for Work and …
In response to: DWP Employment Provision Commissioning Strategy 2025
How the DWP Employment Category will support strategic outcomes and key aims through the commissioning and in-life delivery of commercial employment programmes.
UIN: HLWS16 My Right Honourable Friend the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (The Rt Hon Liz Kendall MP) has made the following Written Statement.Today I am announcing plans to Get Britain Working as part of the Government’s number …
UIN: HCWS295 We previously provided updates on decommissioning Temporary Jobcentres; Expanding Our Services on 23 March 2021, and Expanding Our Services Update on 21 October 2021. These statements reaffirmed the Department’s commitment to reducing its Jobcentre estate...
UIN: HCWS1 I previously provided updates on decommissioning Temporary Jobcentres; Expanding Our Services on 23 March 2021, and Expanding Our Services Update on 21 October 2021. These statements reaffirmed the Department’s commitment to reducing its Jobcentre estate ...
In response to: DWP Employment Provision Commissioning Strategy
How the DWP Employment Category will support strategic outcomes and key aims through the commissioning and in-life delivery of commercial employment programmes
UIN: HCWS869 Jobcentres provide an essential service for those looking for, or wanting to progress in, work. This Department continues its commitment to provide local personalised support for customers and families and remains committed to striking the right balance b...
So far more Restart participants have moved into sustained jobs than the Department had expected, but this is in the context of historically low unemployment and high vacancies. The Department will not know the impact of Restart in increasing the …
UIN: HCWS253 This Government is committed to helping people back into work, and to support this cross-government effort, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has invested in the temporary expansion of its Jobcentre network. This has enabled us to …
UIN: HLWS248 My honourable Friend, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Employment (Julie Marson MP) has made the following Written Statement.This Government is committed to helping people back into work, and to support this cross-government effort, the Depa...
UIN: HCWS700 The Department is committed to continuing to deliver for customers, families, and the economy and yesterday announced its strategic ambition for its back of house services, i.e. those that are delivered virtually and where customers aren’t seen face …
UIN: HLWS336 My honourable Friend, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Employment (Mims Davies MP) has made the following Written Statement.On 23 March 2021 I outlined how, as part of the Government’s commitment to support people back into work, …
UIN: HCWS168 The Department for Work and Pensions has been at the heart of helping to deliver the Government’s Plan for Jobs to support, protect and create jobs following the pandemic. A year on from its launch, I want to …
In written evidence, DWP said that it intends to expand its skills offer. In response to this report, it should set out its plans in detail. In particular, it should explain how its offer will focus on the skills for …
UIN: HCWS876 As part of the Government’s ongoing commitment to support claimants back into work, DWP is moving at pace this spring and summer to introduce new Jobcentres, as a direct response to the pandemic.On top of the 13,500 new …
UIN: HLWS869 My honourable Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Employment (Mims Davies MP) has made the following Written Statement.As part of the Government’s ongoing commitment to support claimants back into work, DWP is moving at pace this …
UIN: HCWS519 I established the In-Work Progression Commission - led by Baroness McGregor-Smith - in March this year as part of this government’s commitment to levelling up opportunities for those who want to progress from lower paid jobs into higher …
UIN: HLWS513 My Right Honourable Friend, The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Dr Thérèse Coffey MP) has made the following Written Statement.I established the In-Work Progression Commission - led by Baroness McGregor-Smith - in March this year as …
UIN: HCWS161 The Department for Work and Pensions is establishing an In-Work Progression Commission in order to increase its evidence base and support policy development on helping people to progress in work. The Commission will define the barriers individuals and …
UIN: HLWS156 My Right Honourable Friend, The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Dr Thérèse Coffey MP) has made the following Written Statement.The Department for Work and Pensions is establishing an In-Work Progression Commission in order to increase its …
We are seeking views on options for a new experimental statistical series to consistently measure the number of people claiming unemployment related benefits.
We are seeking views on options for a new experimental statistical series to consistently measure the number of people claiming unemployment related benefits.
We are seeking views on options for a new experimental statistical series to consistently measure the number of people claiming unemployment related benefits.
This consultation seeks views on the proposed closure of Clay Cross Jobcentre.
This consultation seeks views on the proposed closure of Mountain Ash Jobcentre.
This consultation seeks views on the proposed closure of Wellington Jobcentre.
This consultation seeks views on the proposed closure of Leytonstone Jobcentre.
This consultation seeks views on the proposed closure of Wellington Jobcentre.
This consultation seeks views on the proposed closure of Leytonstone Jobcentre.
This consultation seeks views on the proposed closure of Mountain Ash Jobcentre.
This consultation seeks views on the proposed closure of Clay Cross Jobcentre.
This consultation seeks views on the proposed closure of Wellington Jobcentre.
This consultation seeks views on the proposed closure of Leytonstone Jobcentre.
This consultation seeks views on the proposed closure of Mountain Ash Jobcentre.
This consultation seeks views on the proposed closure of Clay Cross Jobcentre.
We are seeking views on data sharing between DWP and local support providers.
We are seeking views on data sharing between DWP and local support providers.
We are seeking views on data sharing between DWP and local support providers.