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Using Jobcentre Plus

Visiting the job centre can be frustrating - and the process of claiming benefits can be tedious - but don't despair. Find out how to survive signing on with The Mix's guide to Jobcentre Plus.

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By Kara Gammell, Emma Rubach and David Samson

Updated on 13-Feb-2018

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