The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has faced criticism for increasing use of Mandatory Work Activity (MWA) placements for job seekers, requiring those on benefits to take up voluntary work, unpaid work placements or lose their support.
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Unpaid work schemes come under fire
The Government has refused requests to reveal which companies are involved in delivering controversial "workfare" policies in Scotland – despite having already published similar information in England.
