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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).
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…
Guidance on finding work, claiming benefits, managing debts and pensions if you’re being made redundant.
Estimates of take-up of income-related benefits for Great Britain for the financial year 2019 to 2020.
UK businesses are being offered no-fee specialist recruitment support to fill vacancies as the full rollout of a national campaign launches today (Monday 3 November) targeted at key sectors.
Benefits you can claim if you go abroad and countries with social security arrangements with the UK
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
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.
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