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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…
Your Universal Credit payment is made up of a standard allowance and any…
If you’re employed, how much Universal Credit you get will depend on your…
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…
You’ll make an agreement called a ‘Claimant Commitment’ with your work…
You need to report changes to your circumstances so you keep getting the…
If you’re in financial difficulties, you can get help and advice from the…
Sign in to your Universal Credit account - report a change, add a note to your journal, see your payments and do other tasks…
Provides in depth analyses of the 2012 Small Business Survey findings based on the credit scores of respondent businesses.
The Challenge is a £2 million competition to develop applications that help renters boost their credit scores, access credit and get on the housing ladder.
You can apply for, update, renew or replace a passport online.
Use this official service for booking a Life in the UK Test as part of your application for citizenship or settlement
The home of HM Revenue & Customs on GOV.UK. We are the UK’s tax, payments and customs authority, and we have a vital purpose: we collect the money that pays for the UK’s public services and help families and individuals …
How we use credit scores from credit rating agencies to support our creditworthiness assessment process.
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.
Renew or tax your vehicle for the first time using a reminder letter, your log book or the green 'new keeper' slip - and how to tax if you do not have any documents
How to apply for capital funding to set up a heat network.
Case studies showcasing the approaches of Civil Service teams with outstanding levels of employee engagement and staff wellbeing.
Train people to become driving instructors by joining the official register of driving instructor training (ORDIT) - including the assessments you have to pass.
Find out when you can zero rate books and other forms of printed matter.
How suppliers apply to get on the Digital Marketplace.
Credit reference agencies and other qualifying applicants can apply for VAT registration data for use in making financial assessments.
Manage your official register of driving instructor training (ORDIT) details if you train instructors, and renew your certificate (badge) every 4 years.
Information about an assessment for pupils in reception to measure their progress in primary schools.
If you're preparing land for homes, we can loan you up to £250 million to cover infrastructure and enabling costs.
If you're building homes for sale or rent, we can provide finance from £250,000 to cover development costs.
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