DWP Jobcentre shake-up explained as huge changes set to affect millions of Brits

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The Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) has announced a huge shake-up to Jobcentres across the UK in a bid to get more people into work. The benefits department confirmed plans to convert the centres from a " one-size-fits-all benefits administration service" into a national jobs, employment and careers service. The new service aims to provide advice to help people get into work and progress in their careers. Further plans will be unveiled this week as part of the Get Britain Working White