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The amount you earn, and how often you're paid your wages, can affect your Universal Credit.
How to tax a beneficial loan arrangement for a director or employee.
Claiming Universal Credit if you're self-employed - eligibility, reporting your earnings, start up periods
Interest-free loans from the government for some people on benefits: how to apply, check if you're eligible
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.
Guidance on debt relief orders for debt advisers. To search, press ‘control’ and ‘f’ on your keyboard at the same time. A search box will appear.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge on 2024.
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.
Benefits that are available to you and how to apply for them.
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.
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.
Information for employers on how Universal Credit and earnings are worked out, employers' responsibilities and support available.
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.
Professional and Career Development Loans are low interest loans to pay for courses and training that help with your career - eligibility, and repayments and interest, helpline
You may be able to claim New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) with, or instead of, Universal Credit, depending on your National Insurance record.
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing loans to employees
Universal Credit information and guidance for private and social rented sector landlords.
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