Source · Select Committees · Work and Pensions Committee
Recommendation 17
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Return jobseeker preferred sector pursuit period to three months for Jobcentre approach change.
Conclusion
As a first step to changing the approach of Jobcentres, DWP should return the period during which jobseekers can pursue opportunities in their preferred sector to 3 months. (Recommendation, Paragraph 92)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 13 November 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗