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Finding a job

Links to information that may be useful if you are looking for work, including information about Jobseeker's Allowance, Universal Jobmatch and Jobcentre Plus.
https://www.gov.uk/browse/working/finding-job
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Government employment schemes

If you’re claiming benefits and have been asked to attend a government employment scheme it's essential you turn up. You can lose your benefit if you don’t. Explains what you need to know.

https://www.themix.org.uk/money/benefits/government-employment-schemes-2-9210.ht...
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Help with moving from benefits to work

Support that you can get to prepare for, find and stay in work. You may also be able to keep getting some benefits once you start working.
https://www.gov.uk/moving-from-benefits-to-work
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Help with your mortgage costs if you're out of work

Explains what benefits you might be entitled to if you are not working and need help with your mortgage costs. 

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/mortgage-problems/how-to-sort-o...
Citizens Advice
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Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA)

Explains what benefits you might be entitled to if you are looking for work. 

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