Am I entitled to benefits until a new job begins?

ClareyFairy

Have a new job starting in April, am not working at the moment, am I entitled to any benefits until my new job begins. No children, rented flat, less than 16000 in assets?

Thanks guys

p00hsticks

If you are actively looking for temporary work in the meantime, yes -JSA. Contributions based if you've paid enough NI in the last few years, otherwise (potentially) income based (which may be reduced due to your level of savings or if you have a partner)

Lady_gaga

Do you have a partner?

if not then as long as your still actively seeking employment and would accept a job until your new one starts then you could make a claim for JSA.
If you have a partner the same applies but you will have needed to pay full NI conts for the last 2 full tax years to qualify for JSA conts.

Oldernotwiser

You can also claim HB/LHA/CTB until you start your job is you live alone and don't have savings.