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Universal Credit

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.

What Universal Credit is
Universal Credit is a payment to help with your living costs. It’s paid…
Eligibility
You may be able to get Universal Credit if you’re on a low income or need…
What you'll get
Universal Credit is paid monthly. How much you get depends on: your…
How your wages affect your payments
If you or your partner are working, how much Universal Credit you get will…
How you're paid
Universal Credit is paid once a month, usually into your bank, building…
How to claim
You can apply for Universal Credit online. You need to create an account…
Get an advance on your first payment
If you need help to pay your bills or cover other costs while you wait for…
Your claimant commitment
To get Universal Credit payments, you’ll need to accept an agreement…
Report a change of circumstances
You need to report changes to your circumstances so you keep getting the…
Financial help and support
If you need financial support, you can get help and advice from the…

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Family visas: apply, extend or switch

Get a family visa for the UK, live with your spouse or relative - eligibility, proof, renewing, financial and English language requirements.…

Overview
You need a family visa to live with a family member in the UK for more…
Apply as a partner or spouse
To apply as a partner, you and your partner both need to be 18 or over.…
Financial requirements if you’re applying as a partner or spouse
If you apply for a family visa as a partner, you and your partner usually…
Apply as a parent
You can apply to live in the UK to care for your child. If you’re eligible…
Apply as a child
You can apply for a family visa to join your parent in the UK. You may not…
Apply as an adult coming to be cared for by a relative
You must need long-term care from a parent, grandchild, brother, sister,…
Apply on the basis of your private life
You can only apply on the basis of your private life if you’re already…
Information and evidence you must provide
You’ll need to have information and some evidence ready when you make your…
Knowledge of English
You may need to prove your knowledge of the English language when you…
After you apply
You’ll need to attend an appointment to provide your biometric information…

Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor

Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.

UK sanctions relating to Russia

This page provides guidance on the UK’s sanctions regime relating to Russia.