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Additional State Pension, also known as the State Second Pension or SERPS, is extra money on top of your basic State Pension.
The Additional State Pension is an extra amount of money you could get on…
There is no fixed amount for the Additional State Pension. How much you…
You reached State Pension age on or after 6 April 2016 You will not get…
You could only contract out of the Additional State Pension if your…
You do not have to do anything to claim the Additional State Pension. If…
If your spouse or civil partner dies, you may be able to inherit part of…
If you get divorced or your civil partnership is dissolved the court can…
Information for existing and new Universal Credit claimants with more than 2 children.
Information about Universal Credit for families with more than 2 children.
Financial help and support when you first move to Universal Credit from your current benefits or tax credits.
Information on the large programme uplift.
Get extra funding for your early years childcare provider so they can provide better care for your child - early years pupil premium, disability access fund
An overview of school capital funding, who it's for, current and past allocations, how it's calculated and spending guidance.
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.
An overview of 16 to 19 funding.
You may be able to get provisional entitlement to higher category vehicles, and automatic entitlement to lower categories if you pass a higher category driving test.
If you're an ISA manager, check how to manage additional permitted subscriptions for a surviving spouse or civil partner of a deceased investor.
Around 8 million eligible households across the UK are set to receive a £299 Cost of Living Payment in February, as the Government unveiled its plans to reward work, reform welfare and grow the economy.
Get help and extra support when dealing with HMRC if you have additional needs - for example you have a disability or health condition, if English is not your first language or if you’re experiencing domestic abuse or financial hardship.
Debts you owe (for example court fines, rent or Council Tax) can be deducted from your benefits – sometimes called third party deductions or Fuel Direct
How to get and claim your State Pension, State Pension age - for men born on or after 6 April 1951 and women born on or after 6 April 1953.
Disabled Students' Allowance is extra money for higher education students - DSA1 forms, eligibility, how to apply, needs assessment.
Find out how you should prepare for a telephone or video court or tribunal hearing and what to expect on the day.
If you're terminally ill and might not live longer than 12 months, you may be able to get some benefits at a higher rate.
Eligible chemistry, computing, mathematics and physics teachers can apply for levelling up premium payments between September and March.
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