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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…
Your Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) - how much you get, eligibility, how to claim SSP, fit notes, disputes.
You can get £116.75 per week Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) if you’re too ill to…
If you’re eligible, you can get £116.75 a week Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)…
To qualify for Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) you must: be classed as an…
To claim Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), tell your employer by the deadline.…
Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) money if you cannot work because of illness or disability - rates, eligibility, apply, assessment.
You can apply for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) if you have a…
You can apply for New Style Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) if…
How much you get will depend on what stage your application is at, as well…
You can usually work while you are claiming ESA if both of the following…
You could get Universal Credit at the same time or instead of New Style…
After you’ve made your claim, you’ll be told if you need to have a ‘Work…
You must report changes to your circumstances so you keep getting the…
When to book your car driving test, what to take with you, what happens during the test, major and minor faults, and what happens if your test is cancelled.
Rules for tinted vehicle windows and what could happen if you break the rules
You may be able to claim New Style Employment and Support Allowance with, or instead of Universal Credit, depending on your National Insurance record.
Check if you can supervise friends or family learning to drive a car, what the rules are, how to prepare the car, and how to plan your practice sessions.
When to book your car theory test, what to take with you, what happens at the test centre, how the multiple-choice questions and hazard perception test work, and the pass mark.
Find out the fees you need to pay HMRC for anti-money laundering supervision, and how to pay them.
What you need to check inside and outside of the vehicle when you do a lorry or other HGV walkaround check.
Find out which gas appliances must comply with the Gas Appliances (Safety) Regulations 1995, exemption and penalties for non-compliance
Taking the approved driving instructor (ADI) part 2 test - what you need to bring and what happens during the test.
What schools maintained by the local authority should do when setting up their whistleblowing procedure.
How you can appeal against our decision to refuse your ACS application.
UK visa sponsorship information for employers - requirements, certificates and licences for Workers and Temporary Workers.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) people travelling abroad.
Find out how to amend your VAT records if you've made errors, correct errors on your VAT Return and claim a refund if you’ve overpaid VAT.
Sign in or set up a personal or business tax account, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, PAYE for employers, VAT and other services.
How to order official cattle ear tags, what to do if your animal is untagged, its tags have been damaged or it has been tagged incorrectly.
What you need to check inside and outside of the vehicle when you do a bus, coach or other public service vehicle (PSV) walkaround check.
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