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Might loose my job - what help can we get?

Im currently on Maternity Leave - due back beginning of May.
However we have been told that there is the possibility that the company i work for will be closing its UK office. So if this happens i will be out of a job.

I know its a long way off and possibly wont amount to anything anyway but in the worst case scenario id like to know what i would be entitled to until i get another job.

My husbands wage is just under £21k per year- i wont be expecting much of a payrise for that as he hasnt had one in 3 years :rotfl:

We have a daughter who will be 1 in April. Obviously we wouldnt have to pay for childcare whilst im not working. Our Mortgage is pretty hefty (£815pm) but ive over paid by £1500 so i can use that to help us out. Fingers crossed that will be enough to get us through - im happy to go for any job that will bring the money in!

My CTC is due to drop in April when my daughter turns one as i wont be getting the baby element anymore.

Would i be entitled to JSA until i find a job? Or do we earn to much for that?

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