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

"That's the question I've been sitting thinking about myself, to be honest," he says, suggesting a visit to the Jobcentre was not entirely out of the question.

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2025

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

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

People walk past a branch of Jobcentre Plus, a government run employment support and benefits agency, in Hackney, London, Britain, August 6, 2020.

From Reuters • May 17, 2022

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