Jobcentre
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Jobcentre users I've spoken to have painted a picture of them as frightening, punitive environments, where people are told what they must do, or face losing their benefits.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 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
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
"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
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