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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…
Interest-free loans from the government for some people on benefits: how to apply, check if you're eligible
A Budgeting Loan can help pay for: furniture or household items (for…
To get a Budgeting Loan you must have been getting one or more of these…
The lowest amount you can borrow is £100. You could get up to: £348 if…
A Budgeting Loan is interest free so you only pay back what you borrow.…
Check you’re eligible before you apply for a Budgeting Loan. You can apply…
After you apply you’ll be given a decision on your application. You need…
You may be able to get other kinds of support, including: help from your…
Find out what support is available to help with the cost of living: income and disability benefits, bills and allowances, childcare, housing and travel.
Find out what support is available to help with the cost of living. This…
Find out what support is available in England to help increase your…
Find out what support is available to help with bills and costs in…
Find out what support is available if you’re 60 or over in England. This…
Find out what support is available if you’re disabled or have a health…
Find out what support is available with childcare and maternity costs in…
Find advice for managing your money. This includes budgeting advice and…
Find support if money worries are impacting your mental health or you’re…
Check the MOT history of a vehicle from 2005 onwards, including if it passed or failed, its mileage and why it failed, download MOT test certificate
Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) is an unemployment benefit you can claim while looking for work - how to apply online, New Style Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA), eligibility, rates, rapid reclaim, JSA interview, when payme…
Find out how to get help if you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse.
This form can be used to support you to identify what help and changes are available to help you move into work or stay in a job.
You may be able to claim New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) with, or instead of, Universal Credit, depending on your National Insurance record.
Overall energy balances of energy supply and demand in the United Kingdom.
Follow these instructions to connect your Windows device to GovWifi.
Rules and regulations for GCSEs (9 to 1) in modern foreign languages.
Benefit overpayments - how they happen, your responsibilities, making repayments to DWP Debt Management, appeal an overpayment decision, Direct Earnings Attachment (DEA)
Advice and support for those who are experiencing or feel at risk of sexual violence and abuse.
This guide is for people with disabilities who are asked to complete a online test from Civil Service Jobs and may be unsure if they need help to access it.
How to label and package olive oil and olive oil products, and which records to keep for product inspections.
The process for recruiters to review, publish and update an apply online vacancy in Civil Service Jobs vX.
Fraudsters may target farmers who receive subsidy payments and we’re aware that in the past some customers have received emails, texts and telephone calls claiming to be from RPA or Defra.…
Fraudsters may target farmers who receive subsidy payments and we’re aware that in the past some customers have received emails, texts and telephone calls claiming to be from RPA or Defra.
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