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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…
You can contact Universal Credit: through your online account by calling…
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.
If you're on a low income or out of work, Universal Credit supports you to find a job or increase the hours you work.
Find out about our Lines of Credit facility: its benefits, eligibility criteria and how to apply.
Benefits that are available to you and how to apply for them.
Find out what happens if your Universal Credit claim is reviewed.
Guidance on claiming Universal Credit if you're a student.
Detailed information about Universal Credit.
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.
Find out about the help for Universal Credit claimants aged 16 to 24 to find a job, work-related training or an apprenticeship though the Youth Offer.
Find out if you're eligible for Universal Credit and how to claim.
UK Export Finance’s policy on the credit terms related to the export contracts it is asked to support.
How Universal Credit claimants can give consent for their information to be shared with another person or organisation to help them deal with their claim.
Claiming Universal Credit if you're self-employed - eligibility, reporting your earnings, start up periods
How to claim R&D expenditure credit (RDEC) for Corporation Tax relief on your company's R&D, if you’re a large company or small and medium-sized enterprise.
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