We know this can be a scary time and hopefully you are taking appropriate precautions to protect yourself and your families on foot of the advice of the government to self-isolate.
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As a result of the current restrictions, many traders have temporarily lost their ability to earn a living. Fortunately, measures have been put in place which allow any employees or self-employed who have lost employment due to a downturn in economic activity caused by the Covid-19 pandemic to claim jobseekers allowance.
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Applications for this benefit can be made by post or online.
(please note for online applications you do need a Public Services card)
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