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This information is about the policy of providing support for a maximum of 2 children in Child Tax Credit and Universal Credit, which came into effect in April 2017, and includes statistics relating to the exceptions to the policy.
Housing Benefit or Local Housing Allowance (LHA) - rates, eligibility, claim form, calculator, appeals, 'Discretionary Housing Payment'.
Use form CA9176 to apply for Class 3 National Insurance credits from 6 April 2011, if you've provided care for a child aged under 12.
How to tell HMRC if there's a change to your personal details - address, name, income, marital status, gender
Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) is an unemployment benefit you can claim while looking for work - how to apply online, New Style Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA), eligibility, rates, rapid reclaim, JSA interview, when payme…
Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) money if you cannot work because of illness or disability - rates, eligibility, apply, assessment.
Guidance and form to apply for grant funding to provide telephone and digital support for people making a new Universal Credit claim.
Get a passport for your child or baby - renewals and first child passports, application form, supporting paperwork, eligibility, costs
Statistics that provide estimates of Income Tax, National Insurance contributions (NICs), tax credits and Child Benefit paid by and to non-UK nationals.
What to do if you need to pay more tax or you're due a refund, including P800 tax calculations from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
Get help with savings if you're on a low income (Help to Save) - how it works, what you'll get, eligibility, how it affects your benefits and how to apply online.
If you don’t have enough to live on while you wait for your first payment you may be able to get an advance of your first Universal Credit payment.…
National Insurance - your National Insurance number, how much you pay, National Insurance rates and classes, check your contributions record.
Interest-free loans from the government for some people on benefits: how to apply, check if you're eligible
Statistics about the policy that provides support for a maximum of 2 children in Universal Credit and Child Tax Credit, which came into effect in April 2017. They include statistics relating to the exceptions to the policy.
How to apply and get a code for free childcare for your child aged 9 months to 4-years old if you’re working.
Use this service to apply to strike off a company from the Companies House register. It costs £33 to apply online, or £44 for a paper application.
Use this official service for booking a Life in the UK Test as part of your application for citizenship or settlement
Apply for a Skilled Worker visa (formerly a Tier 2 General work visa) if you’ve been offered a skilled job with a UK employer - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children, taking …
Employment Tribunal decision.
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