jobseeker's allowance

British

/ ˈdʒɒbˌsiːkəz /

noun

JSA. (in Britain) a National Insurance or social security payment for unemployed people; replaced unemployment benefit in 1996

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On top of that, the number of 18 to 24-year-olds claiming Jobseeker's Allowance - which is capped at £72.90 a week for their age group - is also considerably higher than anywhere else in the region.

From BBC

People in receipt of benefits such as Pension Credit, Universal Credit and Jobseeker's Allowance are able to apply for the fund, with half the money ring-fenced for those in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire.

From BBC

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

If families receive other benefits like income support, jobseeker's allowance, or employment and support allowance they should also be eligible.

From BBC

Under the new rules, WFP will be paid only to over-65s who are receiving one of seven benefits: pension credit, universal credit, income-related employment and support allowance, income-based jobseeker’s allowance, income support, child tax credit or working tax credit.

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