New Style Jobseeker's Allowance (contribution-based JSA)
New Style Jobseeker's Allowance
Paid by Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 3 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
2 documents you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
New Style JSA is a fortnightly contribution-based payment for people who are unemployed or working less than 16 hours a week and actively looking for work.
https://www.gov.uk/jobseekers-allowance
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Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: www.gov.uk
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