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<p>The Government has been clear that leaving the EU with a deal is its preferred
option. The Government is, however, continuing to plan for a range of scenarios, including
a no deal exit from the EU.</p><p> </p><p>These contingencies ensure that DWP can
continue to provide our vital services and that individuals will continue to be able
to access DWP benefits and services on the same basis as they do now.</p><p> </p><p>The
labour market remains resilient and our employment rate is at a joint record high,
but we need to be prepared for changing circumstances, including potential economic
impacts of different EU Exit scenarios as well as impacts not related to EU Exit.
DWP is working across Government to build the most up to date picture of the labour
market, using all available information.</p><p> </p><p>We are committed to helping
everyone access fulfilling work while ensuring vulnerable people get the support they
need, and leaving the EU on October 31 will not change that.</p>
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