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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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Following a pilot project in the Highlands, North and Mid Wales and Greater Manchester, the DWP is going to expand its "Jobcentre on Wheels" initiative.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Many Jobcentre Plus staff and welfare advisers privately believe that the basic, standard rate of Universal Credit is not enough to live on.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

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

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

"Working at the Jobcentre has to be a tense job - knowing that if you get fired, you still have to come in the next day."

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2023

In response the Department for Work and Pensions said it has already expanded its Jobcentre midlife MoT service.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2022

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