My new blog @CitizensAdvice discusses why job-seeking requirements for people on Universal Credit need to change. https://bit.ly/3dsJylH 
Some reasons:
🗂️For every current vacancy, there are 6 jobseekers receiving benefits
The job market has changed — our benefits system needs to reflect this

How people are supported into employment will need a rethink. Here’s where to start

https://bit.ly/3dsJylH
👨‍👦Childcare disruption is ongoing, and almost half of households on UC have children
🛡️Some people are shielding until August. When that ends, it's vital that people don't feel pressured to return to workplaces that they feel are unsafe.
Suspension of job-seeking requirements may end next week. We're calling for:
âś…Extending suspension of job-seeking requirements for people in the shielded group & those with caring responsibilities
âś…Ensure claimant commitments reflect a person's circs & local labour market
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