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Coronavirus (COVID-19): what to do if you’re self-employed and getting less work or no work
Guidance for people who are self-employed and getting less work or no work because of coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): what to do if you’re employed and cannot work
Guidance for people who are employed and cannot work due to coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Benefits and pensions for UK nationals in the EEA or Switzerland
This guidance explains the rights of UK nationals in the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland to benefits and pensions from 1 February 2020.
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Understanding Universal Credit
Universal Credit is for people who are on a low income, out of work or can’t work at the moment. Find out more, including how to apply and how much you might get.
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Support for employers from Jobcentre Plus
Whether you are needing to expand rapidly, or worried about redundancies, you can find advice on next steps and the best ways to support your staff.
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Looking for work? jobhelp is a good place to start
Despite the disruption caused by the coronavirus outbreak, there are still jobs out there to apply to. We’re here to help you get started.
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What the Department for Work and Pensions does
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy. As the UK’s biggest public service department it administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 20 million claimants and customers.
DWP is a ministerial department, supported by 15 agencies and public bodies.
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- Review of the Default Fund Charge Cap and Standardised Cost Disclosure
- Benefit and pension rates 2020 to 2021
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- DWP: prompt payment data 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020
- DWP: prompt payment data 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021
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Address legal documents to DWP Litigation Division.
Contact your benefit office for enquiries about your benefit claim.
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