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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…
Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
You can visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study…
You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to do the following business…
You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to: study at an accredited…
If you’re a scientist, researcher or academic you can: take part in formal…
You can visit the UK for certain paid engagements or events (a ‘permitted…
You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to: have private medical treatment…
You may visit the UK if you’re under 18 and: you’ve made suitable…
If you need a Standard Visitor visa, you must apply online before you…
You may be able to extend your stay if you have permission to be in the UK…
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…
Apply for Carer's Allowance - money to help you look after someone who needs to be cared for. Apply online or use form DS700.
Pension Credit is extra money for pensioners to bring your weekly income up to a minimum amount - what you'll get, apply, eligibility.
Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) is an unemployment benefit you can claim while looking for work - how to apply online, New Style Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA), eligibility, rates, rapid reclaim, JSA interview, when payme…
Business expenses you can claim if you're self-employed
Sure Start Maternity Grant is a £500 payment to help with the costs of a new baby: what you'll get, eligibility and how to apply (claim form SF100).
Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) money if you cannot work because of illness or disability - rates, eligibility, apply, assessment.
Online Centres Network offers free internet access, computer training courses for beginners and advice getting online - often free, or at low cost
Employment Tribunal decision.
Disabled Students' Allowance is extra money for higher education students - DSA1 forms, eligibility, how to apply, needs assessment.
Funeral Expenses Payment (also called Funeral Payment) to help pay funeral costs if you get certain benefits - eligibility, how to claim, form SF200
Find courses and training online with the National Careers Service and get advice on funding the costs of learning
As an employer, you might need to report any expenses or benefits you provide to employees - tax and National Insurance (NI) payments
This guidance is an introduction to the Open Document Format (ODF) standard and how you can select ODF-compliant solutions.
Your student finance online account - check payment dates, track an application, change details, reset password, find customer reference numbers
Use these forms to claim Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit for an accident or disease caused by work.
Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit is help if you're ill or disabled from an accident or disease caused by work - eligibility, how to claim.
Qualify as an HGV or bus driver, requalify if you used to drive an HGV or bus, get a provisional licence, take the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) tests.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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