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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…
…UK Visas and Immigration is responsible for making millions of decisions every year about who has the right to visit or stay in the country, with a firm emphasis on national security and a culture of customer satisfaction for people who come here legally.
…Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) helps people in England and Wales to stay in control of decisions about their health and finance and make important decisions for others who cannot decide for themselves.
Child Benefit - child benefit rates, eligibility, how to claim, child benefit claim form CH2.
The home of HM Land Registry on GOV.UK. We register the ownership of land and property in England and Wales.
The home of The Charity Commission on GOV.UK. We register and regulate charities in England and Wales, to ensure that the public can support charities with confidence.
How to make a lasting power of attorney (LPA): starting an application online, choosing an attorney, certifying a copy, changing an LPA.
Rules for awarding organisations to use when deciding whether young people could take a qualification for education or training purposes.
What makes you self-employed, what counts as trading and what to do, including registering for Self Assessment.
Apply for Carer's Allowance - money to help you look after someone who needs to be cared for. Apply online or use form DS700.
National Insurance contributions you can choose to pay when you have a gap in your National Insurance record.
…It is responsible for investigating complaints - taking action if necessary - and it provides guidance and assistance to help people set up CICs.
You do not pay tax on your savings interest if you're on a low income.
The home of Student Loans Company on GOV.UK. We are a non-profit making government-owned organisation that administers loans and grants to students in colleges and universities in the UK.
The EU Settlement Scheme for EU citizens and their families to remain in the UK after it leaves the EU ('Brexit'): who's eligible, how to apply, how much it costs.
FCDO travel advice for Spain. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Housing Benefit or Local Housing Allowance (LHA) - rates, eligibility, claim form, calculator, appeals, 'Discretionary Housing Payment'.
How to apply for a council house or flat - housing waiting lists, types of tenancies, the Right to Buy scheme and repairs, complaining about the council
Check if you need a tuberculosis (TB) test to support your visa application and find an approved clinic in your country
Find out if you need to apply for probate to deal with the estate of someone who’s died. Discover how to apply for probate or letters of administration and what to do if there’s no will.
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