NEARLY half of unemployed people got out of a compulsory work scheme by signing off benefits or failing to turn up, figures revealed yesterday.
Of the first 3,000 referred to the Mandatory Work Activity scheme, 29 per cent signed off jobseekers’ allowance in the 21 weeks after their first referral. A further 17 per cent did not start their placement
Ministers think this suggests many claimants have secret jobs. The figures came as Employment Minister Chris Grayling announced a crackdown on claimants who sign off benefit to dodge work placements then sign back on.
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