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Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) is an unemployment benefit you can claim while looking for work - how to apply online, New Style Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA), eligibility, rates, rapid reclaim, JSA interview, when payment can be stopped
You can apply for New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) to help you when…
To be eligible for New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) you’ll need to…
Before you apply for New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA), check if…
If you’re invited to an interview, you must attend. It will be at your…
When you apply to claim JSA, your work coach will make an agreement with…
As long as you’re still eligible, you’ll keep getting income-based…
You must tell Jobcentre Plus if your circumstances change, for example you…
This note sets out the methodology used to develop an index of priority places for the Levelling Up Fund.
You may be able to claim New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) with, or instead of, Universal Credit, depending on your National Insurance record.
Information and guidance for those looking for a job
If your employer is 'insolvent' this means it cannot pay its debts - your rights if this happens, claiming money owed to you, where to get advice
Reporting on progress made by the pilot including number of participant starts, positive outcomes and qualitative evaluation findings.
Apply online for a PDU1 certificate for unemployment benefit if you live or will be living abroad, or for a paper statement of your National Insurance contributions.
British and Irish citizens and people with valid immigration status escaping the violence in Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories or Lebanon can claim benefits from the day they arrive in the UK.
Guidance on finding work, claiming benefits, managing debts and pensions if you’re being made redundant.
Help if you're looking for a new job, are out of work or affected by redundancy. Includes Universal Credit and Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA).
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