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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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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

Hospital stays can affect your entitlement to the payment so you should tell the Pension Service or Jobcentre Plus if you become an inpatient.

From BBC ● Jan. 6, 2026

You should also tell Jobcentre Plus, external if you have a baby or if a child under five comes to live with you.

From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2024

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

From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2024

You should also tell Jobcentre Plus if you have a baby or if a child under five comes to live with you.

From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2024

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