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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…
Get help with savings if you're on a low income (Help to Save) - how it works, what you'll get, eligibility, how it affects your benefits and how to apply online.
Help to Save is a type of savings account. It allows certain people…
You can earn 2 tax-free bonuses over 4 years. You’ll get any bonuses…
You can open a Help to Save account if you’re receiving: Working Tax…
Saving money though a Help to Save account could affect your eligibility…
You need a Government Gateway user ID and password to set up a Help to…
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…
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
Pension Credit is extra money for pensioners to bring your weekly income up to a minimum amount - what you'll get, apply, eligibility.
Benefits that are available to you and how to apply for them.
Guidance on getting extra payments to help with the cost of living if you’re entitled to certain benefits or tax credits.
Working Tax Credit - how much money you get, hours you need to work, eligibility, claim, tax credits when you stop work or go on leave
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.
The Warm Home Discount Scheme could take £150 off your winter electricity bill - eligibility, how to get your discount, deadlines.
Get help with your energy bills through the Warm Home Discount, home energy improvement schemes and the Energy Bills Discount Scheme for businesses.
Financial help if you're disabled - benefits, housing costs, council tax, vehicle tax exemption, TV Licence, motability schemes, VAT relief
Income Support is extra money to help people on a low income or none at all - rates, eligibility and how to claim
A systematic review of the evidence in low- and middle-income countries
Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) helps homeowners on certain benefits pay interest on loans or mortgages - what you'll get, eligibility and how to claim.
Cold Weather Payment - what you'll get, eligibility and how to find out if your area is due a payment
Guidance on claiming Universal Credit if you're a student.
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