Jobseeker's allowance is for people who are unemployed or working less than 16 hours
a week, and who are available, and actively looking for work. There are two forms
of Job Seeker's Allowance.
Contribution-based Job Seeker's Allowance: this is a personal flat-rate Insurance
contribution record; it is payable for up to 6 months and is taxable.
Income-based Job Seeker's Allowance: this is means-tested and taxable, payable if
you have no income or a low income, no more than £8,000 savings (£12,000 if you or
your partner are aged 60 or over) and your partner (if you have one) is not working
or is working less than 24 hours a week. It can top up contribution-based Job Seeker's
Allowance.
Further information available from your local Jobcentre or Jobcentreplus.
