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Bursaries and scholarships from universities or colleges including hardship funds.
Students in higher education can apply for money directly from their…
You could get extra money from your university or college if you’re…
Check whether you need to report and pay any tax on income you make apart from your main job or earnings.
If you have a health condition or disability, you’ll have an assessment to work out how much Universal Credit you can get and what you need to do in return.
Universal Credit is a monthly payment to help with your living costs. You…
When you apply for Universal Credit, you can report if you have a health…
After you’ve reported your health condition or disability, you may need to…
You may still get Universal Credit if you work. You must report any change…
If you get, or are entitled to, the severe disability premium you may be…
Income Support is extra money to help people on a low income or none at all - rates, eligibility and how to claim
Debts you owe (for example court fines, rent or Council Tax) can be deducted from your benefits – sometimes called third party deductions or Fuel Direct
Work out how much money you'll get when you retire and plan ahead - State Pension, Pension Credit, National Insurance
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.
Pension Credit is extra money for pensioners to bring your weekly income up to a minimum amount - what you'll get, apply, eligibility.
Financial help if you're disabled - benefits, housing costs, council tax, vehicle tax exemption, TV Licence, motability schemes, VAT relief
A disability premium is extra money if you’re under Pension Credit age and registered blind or getting certain benefits - what you get, eligibility, apply
British and Irish citizens and people with valid immigration status escaping the violence in Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories or Lebanon can claim benefits from the day they arrive in the UK.
Mortgage Interest Run On is extra money you can get towards housing costs for 4 weeks if your benefits are stopping - eligibility, what you'll get, how to claim
Find out what income you need to include in your tax credits claim or renewal.
How to apply for a special payment if you claimed Income Support because of a disability or health condition instead of Employment and Support Allowance.
Find out how venture capital schemes work, who can apply and what tax reliefs are available for your investors.
If you're terminally ill and might not live longer than 12 months, you may be able to get some benefits at a higher rate.
Additional State Pension, also known as the State Second Pension or SERPS, is extra money on top of your basic State Pension.
Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) money if you cannot work because of illness or disability - rates, eligibility, apply, assessment.
Student finance - student loans or student grants for tuition fees and living costs, extra help, student loan repayments.
Find out how to account for VAT schemes on business gifts, samples and promotional schemes.
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