THE WELFARE SYSTEM

    1) Jobseeker’s Allowance is the main benefit for people of working age who are out of work or work less than 16 hours a week on average.What four requirements must people meet in order to get Jobseeker's Allowance. First of all, people must be available for, capable and actively seeking work. Next, aged 18 or over but below State Pension age. And then, working less than 16 hours per week on average. Lastly, living in Great Britain.

   2) Child Benefit is a tax-free payment that you can claim for your child. It is usually paid every four weeks but can sometimes be paid weekly. There are separate rates payable for each child. The payment can be claimed by anyone who qualifies, whatever their income or savings. There are two separate amounts, with a higher amount for your eldest (or only) child. People get £20.30 a week for their eldest child and £13.40 a week for each of their other children.

   3) Apprenticeships are available in a wide range of employment sectors. As an Apprentice, you earn money while you learn and study for nationally recognised qualifications.

   There is a very significant difference between the system in the UK and the system in China which is the official retirement age. In China, the age for men is 60 and for women is 55. So compared with UK, it is a little bit younger for Chinese to retire. In the UK the age for men and women are both 65.