Job Creation: Young People
Commons · Question 28560 · Tabled 9 Sep 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 16 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Ann Davies
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many of the 100,000 jobs announced on 8 September 2026 in the joint statement with the British Retail Consortium are expected to be created in Wales.
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 ...