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<p>We are working closely with Peterborough City Council through Opportunity Peterborough
to deliver the support required. Our local team in Peterborough are monitoring all
new claims to benefits to identify where the claimant is a former employee of Thomas
Cook so that they quickly receive the right level of support.</p><p> </p><p>The Department
is offering a range of support to anyone affected by the closure of Thomas Cook, through
our Rapid Response Service and wider DWP services. For example, a local provider is
offering a series of workshops for former Thomas Cook employees to explain the support
available to help them find a job. We are working with a wide range of employers to
provide support to former employees of Thomas Cook.</p><p> </p><p>Our team in Peterborough
have provided staff to support with the organisation and delivery of two local jobs
fairs, arranged by Thomas Cook and Opportunity Peterborough (part of Peterborough
City Council). The Thomas Cook event was attended by around 850 former employees and
over 100 former employees visited the DWP stand at the Opportunity Peterborough event.</p><p>
</p><p>As current resources are adequate for the need to be met there has been no
request made by Peterborough City Council or by the Department for additional financial
support.</p><p> </p><p>We continue to work with Peterborough City Council to monitor
the situation and consider further support as required.</p>
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