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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

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

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

The government said its jobcentre staff "regularly signpost claimants to relevant information on social tariffs, and claimants can access computers for their work search at their local Jobcentre."

From BBC • May 17, 2023

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

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2022

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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