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Jobseeker's Allowance

Information on Jobseeker’s Allowance including benefit rates, who can claim and how to claim.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/help-if-on-a-low-income/jobseekers-al…
Citizens Advice
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Jobseeker's allowance

Explains what Job Seeker's Allowance (JSA) is, the conditions you must meet and how to claim it.

https://www.gov.uk/jobseekers-allowance
GOV.UK
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All about JSA

Young people aged 16-25 have been hit hard by the recession with an increasing number being unable to find a job. If you are aged 18 or over, you can claim Jobseeker's Allowance, but how do you claim it and how much do they pay out?

https://www.themix.org.uk/money/jobseekers/jobseekers-allowance-9203.html
The Mix
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Signing off JSA and other JSA complications

Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) rules can be complicated. Answers to some common questions such as: What happens if you start living with someone? Or go on holiday? What if the money doesn’t turn up?

https://www.themix.org.uk/money/jobseekers/jsa-complications-9182.html
The Mix
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Working and child tax credits

You can get Working Tax Credit if you or your partner are working enough hours a week and your income is low enough. You don't need to have children to qualify. Includes who can apply, and how much you will get.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/help-if-on-a-low-income/working-and-c…
Citizens Advice
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Employment and support allowance

Explains what Employment and Support Allowance is, who can get it, what the tests are and how to claim.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/em…
Citizens Advice
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Employment and support allowance (ESA)

Explains what Employment and Support Allowance is, who can get it and how to claim.

https://www.gov.uk/employment-support-allowance
GOV.UK
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JSA sanctions

If you don’t follow the rules when you're on job seekers allowance, you risk being sanctioned. Here’s how to avoid having your JSA stopped.

https://www.themix.org.uk/money/jobseekers/jsa-sanctions-9197.html
The Mix
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Sanctions

There are a number of circumstances in which a sanction may be applied to your benefit. This factsheet explains what these circumstances are, how to avoid sanctions and how to challenge a sanction decision. 

https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/resources/sanctions
Disability Rights UK
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Help for parents and carers with moving from benefits to work

Information on advice and support available to help you combine work with looking after children or caring responsibilities.

https://www.gov.uk/moving-from-benefits-to-work/help-for-parents-and-carers
GOV.UK
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