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<p>The Department is closely monitoring the evolving economic, labour market and public
health situation to identify the most effective ways to help people stay in or close
to work while considering the longer term labour market strategy.</p><p>We are engaging
with a range of external organisations, and devolved and local partners, to better
understand the impact of the pandemic, for example on particular places, sectors and
groups.</p><p>This will ensure that the Department identifies the best measures to
support economic recovery and that we put in place the best possible employment support
offer.</p>
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