New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance

Applies to UK-wide · Run by Department for Work and Pensions

In short

New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance helps you while you look for work, based on the National Insurance contributions you have paid. You can get it on its own or at the same time as Universal Credit.

What you could get

Payment rates for New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance
Who it is for Amount Source
Weekly rate — under 25 £75.65 a week Official page (opens in a new tab)
Weekly rate — 25 or over £95.55 a week Official page (opens in a new tab)

Last checked 18 September 2026

Official guidance

Apply on the official site

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Read the official guidance (opens in a new tab) www.gov.uk

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