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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…
Guidance on getting extra payments to help with the cost of living if you’re entitled to certain benefits or tax credits.
Payment options for your Self Assessment tax bill - Direct Debit, bank transfer, through your tax code, debit or credit card, cheque and pay weekly or monthly
The deadlines for paying your tax bill are usually: 31 January - for any…
Set up a Direct Debit through your HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) online…
You can pay your Self Assessment bill directly using your online or mobile…
You can pay your Self Assessment bill using Faster Payments, CHAPS or…
You can pay online. There’s a fee if you pay by corporate credit card or…
You can only pay at your branch by cash or cheque if you both: still get…
You can send a cheque by post to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). HMRC…
You can set up a Budget Payment plan to make weekly or monthly Direct…
You can pay your Self Assessment bill through your PAYE tax code as long…
View your HM Revenue and Customs online account to check if your payment’s…
Your vehicle tax is cancelled and you get a refund for any full months of remaining tax when you tell DVLA you no longer have the vehicle or it's off the road
How to pay PAYE and National Insurance for employers, including Construction Industry Scheme, student loan deductions, reference numbers, bank details, deadlines and payment booklets.
Information on eVisas and why you need one.
Pension Credit is extra money for pensioners to bring your weekly income up to a minimum amount - what you'll get, apply, eligibility.
How to start a tax credits claim, when to claim, joint claims, backdate a claim
What to do if you need to pay more tax or you're due a refund, including P800 tax calculations from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
If you don’t have enough to live on while you wait for your first payment you may be able to get an advance of your first Universal Credit payment.
How to pay Corporation Tax: payment reference number, online, Bacs or CHAPS, Direct Debit, cheque or at your bank.
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
Find out when your Child Benefit payments are due, and payment dates for bank holidays.…
Housing Benefit or Local Housing Allowance (LHA) - rates, eligibility, claim form, calculator, appeals, 'Discretionary Housing Payment'.
Find out the MOT test status of a vehicle - check the date of the MOT test and the expiry date of an MOT test pass.…
Check and report if a vehicle has up-to-date vehicle tax or is 'off road' (SORN)
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.
Codes that DVLA places on your driving licence, and their explanations
Interest-free loans from the government for some people on benefits: how to apply, check if you're eligible
Benefit payments - payment dates, bank holidays, if you do not have a bank account, Post Office card accounts.
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