Job Creation: Young People
Commons · Question 28561 · 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, what estimate he has made of the potential impact of the 8 September announcement in partnership with the British Retail Consortium on rural unemployment levels 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 ...