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#457 No Rise for the Jobseekers?
In this fiery episode, Niall opens the phone lines to callers across the country to weigh in on the government’s decision not to raise the Jobseeker’s Allowance in Budget 2026. While pensioners look set for an increase, the unemployed have been left out – and people have a lot to say about it.
With contributions from concerned citizens, former jobseekers, employers, and advocacy groups, we explore the controversial question: Is the government right to hold back increases for the unemployed – or are they punishing those already struggling?
We also dig into a key recommendation from the…
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