New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance
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
| 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
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Read the official guidance (opens in a new tab) www.gov.ukRelated pages
Related benefits
- Attendance Allowance Department for Work and Pensions
- Carer's Allowance Department for Work and Pensions
- Disability Living Allowance for children Department for Work and Pensions
- Housing Benefit Department for Work and Pensions
- New Style Employment and Support Allowance Department for Work and Pensions
- Pension Credit Department for Work and Pensions
- Personal Independence Payment Department for Work and Pensions
- Universal Credit Department for Work and Pensions
If this is your situation
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- Not advice
- This is general information, not financial or legal advice. Your own entitlement depends on your circumstances.