Answers · Benefit
Who can get New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance?
Contribution-based. Not a public fund. 2026/27 rate £75.65 a week under 25 and £95.55 at 25 or over. Usually paid for up to 182 days.
- Paid by Department for Work and Pensions.
- The catalogue looks for: Recently unemployed was ticked.
- The catalogue looks for: National Insurance was ticked.
- The catalogue looks for: Not currently working.
- This is not a decision. The department or the council decides.
Department for Work and Pensions
Indicative only. Not advice. Confirm it on the official page before you rely on it.