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Work Experience: Young People

Commons · Question 28470 · Tabled 9 Sep 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 16 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Andrew Snowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department will publish the number of participants who (a) commence, (b) complete and (c) subsequently obtain paid employment following an Opening Shift placement.

Answer

Answered by Lilian Greenwood, 16 Sep 2026

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has announced an ambition to create 100,000 new jobs in the retail sector for young people by 2029, supporting more young people to take their first step into work. This is a significant commitment from one of the UK's ...