We have recruited thousands of new work coaches and expanded our jobcentre network. We deliver additional provisions such as job-finding support, job entry targeted support, the £2 billion kickstart scheme, and the restart scheme. We also opened new Department for Work and Pensions youth hubs, expanded sector-based work academy programmes, and increased flexible support funds.

Our jobcentres have remained open throughout the pandemic to support vulnerable customers. Claimant commitments are tailored to individual circumstances by work coaches since July last year, ensuring sanctions remain at record low levels as we fully consider individual circumstances before applying a sanction.

I have visited new youth hubs both physically and virtually. Our youth hubs tailor their support alongside local partners to meet community needs. The Minister would be delighted to join my hon. Friend at the Burnley youth hub.

Since September 2020, our enhanced DWP youth offer provides wraparound support for 18 to 24-year-old claimants through a tailored pre-employment course. Stafford JCP is hosting an interactive kickstart event tomorrow.

Our plan for jobs supports people of any age through programmes such as the sector-based work academy, enhanced “50 PLUS: Choices” offer, and the new DWP “Train and Progress”, which allows training into growing sectors using flexibilities built in within universal credit.

Understanding local community needs is key. Our jobcentres change lives every day, such as a recent success story in Clacton where a customer started a kickstart job in wildlife conservation after the five-week pre-employment course at DWP.

We always tailor personalised support to individual circumstances. Throughout the pandemic, jobcentres have kept people feeling safe and supported businesses and workers to feel safe at work.