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Universal Credit is replacing 6 other benefits with a single monthly payment if you're out of work or on a low income - eligibility, how to prepare.
Universal Credit is a payment to help with your living costs. It’s paid…
You may be able to get Universal Credit if you’re on a low income or need…
Universal Credit is paid monthly. How much you get depends on: your…
If you or your partner are working, how much Universal Credit you get will…
Universal Credit is paid once a month, usually into your bank, building…
You can apply for Universal Credit online. You need to create an account…
If you need help to pay your bills or cover other costs while you wait for…
To get Universal Credit payments, you’ll need to accept an agreement…
You need to report changes to your circumstances so you keep getting the…
If you need financial support, you can get help and advice from the…
Guidance on getting extra payments to help with the cost of living if you’re entitled to certain benefits or tax credits.
Student finance - student loans or student grants for tuition fees and living costs, extra help, student loan repayments.
You may be able to borrow money to help pay for university or college…
You can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan and Maintenance Loan if your course…
What you’re eligible for depends on when your course starts. If your…
You may be able to get a loan if your part-time course has a ‘course…
Check on the student finance calculator to see what extra help you might…
Whether you qualify for student finance depends on: your university or…
Find out how to apply for student finance. Parents or partners of students…
Employment Tribunal decision.
Apply for Carer's Allowance - money to help you look after someone who needs to be cared for. Apply online or use form DS700.
Paying the Dart Charge: costs, creating an account, paying a fine or Penalty Charge Notice (PCN), applying for a local resident discount.
Pension Credit is extra money for pensioners to bring your weekly income up to a minimum amount - what you'll get, apply, eligibility.
Apply online to renew your 10-year driving licence, full or provisional - cost, payment methods, documents and information you need
Book your official DVSA practical driving test for cars from £62, or other types of practical driving tests, including motorcycle and driving instructor tests
Find out if you need to pay to drive in a clean air zone and check your vehicle meets emission standards.
Book your official DVSA car or motorcycle theory test for £23, or other lorry, bus and Driver CPC theory tests.
Get a family visa for the UK, live with your spouse or relative - eligibility, proof, renewing, financial and English language requirements.
Apply for your first provisional driving licence from DVLA online to drive a car, motorbike or moped.
You need to move to Universal Credit if you’ve received a Migration Notice letter, as one or more of your benefits will be ending soon.
Housing Benefit or Local Housing Allowance (LHA) - rates, eligibility, claim form, calculator, appeals, 'Discretionary Housing Payment'.
Help you can get from your council’s Household Support Fund if you cannot afford to pay for essentials like energy bills and food.
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National Insurance contributions you can choose to pay when you have a gap in your National Insurance record.
Find out what support is available to help with the cost of living: income and disability benefits, bills and allowances, childcare, housing and travel.
Financial help if you're disabled - benefits, housing costs, council tax, vehicle tax exemption, TV Licence, motability schemes, VAT relief
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