UK wants to require the jobless to appear in person every week
Source: The Independent
All unemployed people might have to “sign on” at the Jobcentre twice as often if they want to continue receiving benefits, under cost-cutting plans being considered by the Government.
Research by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), published last week, concluded that people who were compelled to sign on every week found a job almost six days faster than those who only had to appear at the Jobcentre once a fortnight.
... Unions reacted with anger to the plans last night, accusing ministers of “punishing the jobless”, who they said would have to spend large amounts of time travelling to and from appointments.
... A spokesman for the PCS union added: “Weekly signing would require a massive investment in Jobcentres and staff, which runs counter to what the department and ministers are doing, so this doesn’t appear to be designed to help claimants, it’s just another way for the Government to turn the screw.”
Read more: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/government-costcutting-plans-will-mean-stricter-measures-for-benefit-claimants-10019224.html
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