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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…
Help with the cost of paying for approved childcare - Tax-Free Childcare, 15 and 30 hours childcare, childcare vouchers, tax credits, Learner Support.
You can get help with the cost of childcare through: Tax Free Childcare in…
All 3 to 4-year-olds in England can get 570 free hours per year. It’s…
Your 2-year-old can get free childcare if you live in England and get any…
If you already claim tax credits, you can add an extra amount of Working…
You may be able to claim back up to 85% of your childcare costs if you’re…
The following schemes are closed to new applicants: childcare vouchers…
School or sixth form You could get weekly payments through Care to Learn…
If you're a parent registered for Tax-Free Childcare or free childcare if you're working, sign in to pay into your account, reconfirm your eligibility, update your details.
UK Visas and Immigration's arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
This document contains the following information: Every child matters.
First published during the 2001 to 2005 Labour government
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 to apply for free childcare if you're working.
Resource to help improve early years services from pregnancy to age 2.
FCDO travel advice for Spain. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
What Tax-Free Childcare is, eligibility and how to apply
Find out if you're eligible for free childcare for 2 to 4 year olds if you live in England - 2 year olds can get 15 hours per week, 3 to 4 year olds 30 hours.
Child Benefit - child benefit rates, eligibility, how to claim, child benefit claim form CH2.
Apply online or with the EX160 paper form when you make your court or tribunal application. Includes EX160A guidance notes.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Spain, including guidance on residency, healthcare and passports.
Workplace pensions and automatic enrolment - how you're affected, how pensions are protected, what happens if you move job or go on maternity leave and how to opt out
…Read Mary Agnew’s blog Previous roles include: Deputy Director, Department of Health Strategy Group Development of the 2007 stroke strategy No 10 policy unit Every Child Matters cross-government team DH private office
Find HMRC technical guidance.
Advice for state-funded school admission authorities, independent schools, local authorities and parents.
Your fees will vary depending on the circumstances of your case. Includes guidance notes COP44B.
Download the forms and guidance to make and register a lasting power of attorney (LPA).
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