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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…
How to apply, how long it takes, how much it costs, track your application, unexpired visas, replacing a damaged passport.
It costs £88.50 to renew or replace your passport if you apply online or…
You must renew your passport before you can travel if either: your…
If your passport has been lost or stolen, you must cancel it before…
Housing Benefit or Local Housing Allowance (LHA) - rates, eligibility, claim form, calculator, appeals, 'Discretionary Housing Payment'.
Housing Benefit can help you pay your rent if you’re unemployed, on a low…
You may get help with all or part of your rent. There’s no set amount of…
You’ll need to provide some information and evidence to support your claim…
Housing Benefit is being replaced by Universal Credit. Most people will…
You need to report a change of circumstances for you and anyone else in…
Housing Benefit will not cover heating, hot water, energy or food. If you…
How and where to buy or upgrade a rod fishing licence for salmon, trout, freshwater fish, smelt and eels in England and Wales.
FCDO travel advice for Spain. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Find out what support is available to help with the cost of living: income and disability benefits, bills and allowances, childcare, housing and travel.
Employment Tribunal decision of Judge Postle on 21 February 2017.
Information on cryptosporidium including sources and routes of transmission, symptoms, and general hygiene advice to minimise the spread.
FCDO travel advice for Portugal. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
How to register your vehicle and the cost - new registrations, kit cars, rebuilds, radically altered vehicles, old and classic vehicles, vehicle identification numbers, Q plates
FCDO travel advice for Greece. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
UK visa sponsorship information for employers - requirements, certificates and licences for Workers and Temporary Workers.
Guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19, or a positive test result for COVID-19.
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 …
Follow national and local rules (byelaws) when freshwater fishing with a rod and line in England and Wales
Rescues in flooding or other water incidents, by age and gender, England.
The characteristics, management and epidemiology of cryptosporidiosis.
You may be able to claim New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) with, or instead of, Universal Credit, depending on your National Insurance record.
FCDO travel advice for The Bahamas. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements, and legal differences.
A list of goods and services showing which rates of VAT apply and which items are exempt or outside the scope of VAT.
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