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Jobcentre

British

/ ˈdʒɒbˌsɛntə /

noun

any of a number of government offices having premises usually situated in or near the main shopping area of a town in which people seeking jobs can consult displayed advertisements in informal surroundings

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If you do not receive a payment, you can contact the Pension Service or Jobcentre Plus.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

Local leaders will then need to put in place the conditions for growth, like college courses and Jobcentre support that match local skills gaps.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2024

Ms Kendall promised a "major overhaul" of job centres, bringing together Jobcentre Plus and the National Career Service to focus on helping people get into work, rather than managing benefit claims.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2024

If you do not receive a payment, contact the Pension Service or Jobcentre Plus.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2024

Jobcentre Plus or the Pension Service can arrange for some of the benefits to be paid directly each month to the energy company owed.

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2022

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