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These official statistics cover the number of claims, starts, people and households on Universal Credit.
Find out what happens if your Universal Credit claim is reviewed.
Information for existing and new Universal Credit claimants with more than 2 children.
This document gives an introduction to Universal Credit for people who are claiming it.
New rules meaning over 180,000 Universal Credit claimants will have to look for more work have come into force today (Monday 13 May), as the Government helps people progress in work and off welfare.
Half a million people claiming old benefits will be invited to claim Universal Credit, unlocking all the work support it offers.
This collection brings together information for stakeholders and partners relating to Universal Credit.
If a tenant is having difficulty paying their rent, apply for a Managed Payment to Landlord using the Apply for a Direct Rent Payment service to request payment of rent from a tenant’s Universal Credit.
How Universal Credit claimants can give consent for their information to be shared with another person or organisation to help them deal with their claim.
Guidance and form to apply for grant funding to provide telephone and digital support for people making a new Universal Credit claim.
You can continue to get Housing Benefit for 2 weeks after you move to Universal Credit.
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