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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…
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) replaces Disability Living Allowance (DLA) - how and when to claim, rates, eligibility.
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) can help with extra living costs if…
You can get Personal Independence Payment (PIP) if all of the following…
How much Personal Independence Payment (PIP) you get depends on how…
Before you apply for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), check if you’re…
The letter you got when your Personal Independence Payment (PIP) was…
You must contact the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) enquiry line…
You can get Personal Independence Payment (PIP) more quickly if: your…
Child Benefit - child benefit rates, eligibility, how to claim, child benefit claim form CH2.
You get Child Benefit if you’re responsible for bringing up a child who…
There are 2 Child Benefit rates. Who the allowance is for Rate (weekly)…
Only one person can get Child Benefit for a child. You normally qualify…
You can claim Child Benefit 48 hours after you’ve registered the birth of…
You must report any change of circumstances to the Child Benefit Office.…
Contact the Child Benefit Office if you have any questions. If you…
Find out what benefits and financial support you may be able to get.
Pension Credit is extra money for pensioners to bring your weekly income up to a minimum amount - what you'll get, apply, eligibility.
Guidance on getting extra payments to help with the cost of living if you’re entitled to certain benefits or tax credits.
You need to move to Universal Credit if you’ve received a Migration Notice letter, as one or more of your benefits will be ending soon.
Get a family visa for the UK, live with your spouse or relative - eligibility, proof, renewing, financial and English language requirements.…
Child Trust Fund accounts - find a lost account, how to make payments, managing the account
How to apply for student finance - when to apply, deadlines, proof of identity, parents, income, change an application.
If you don’t have enough to live on while you wait for your first payment you may be able to get an advance of your first Universal Credit payment.
How to start a tax credits claim, when to claim, joint claims, backdate a claim
Apply for a Skilled Worker visa (formerly a Tier 2 General work visa) if you’ve been offered a skilled job with a UK employer - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children, taking …
Income Tax is a tax you pay on your earnings - find out about what it is, how you pay and how to check you're paying the right amount using HMRC's tax calculator.
Apply for a Youth Mobility Scheme visa to live and work in the UK if you’re from a participating country - fees, eligibility, how to apply.
Types of ISA available, the tax-free ISA allowance, withdrawing money and transferring ISAs
How to work out splitting up money, property and possessions when you divorce or dissolve a civil partnership - including mediation.
…The return is to be completed, if they have anything to report, by those financial institutions who have to complete Bank and Building Society Interest (BBSI) Other Interest (OI) or European Union Savings Directive (EUSD) returns.
Find out what support is available to help with the cost of living: income and disability benefits, bills and allowances, childcare, housing and travel.
National Insurance - your National Insurance number, how much you pay, National Insurance rates and classes, check your contributions record.
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