jobseeker's allowance
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The government will also consult on merging employment and support allowance and jobseeker's allowance into a single time-limited benefit that is not means-tested.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2025
If families receive other benefits like income support, jobseeker's allowance, or employment and support allowance they should also be eligible.
From BBC ● Nov. 22, 2024
If you are claiming support such as income-based jobseeker's allowance, income support, pension credit or universal credit, certain schemes can help you pay your energy charges and energy debt directly from your benefits.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2022
They amount to over £14bn – that is, almost three times the £5bn paid out that year in income-based jobseeker’s allowance.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 6, 2014
The measure comes just six months after fresh controls were imposed to make EU immigrants wait three months to get jobseeker's allowance after entering the country and then limiting claims to six months.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 28, 2014
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