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Guidance on claiming Universal Credit if you're a student.
Find out about the help for Universal Credit claimants aged 16 to 24 to find a job, work-related training or an apprenticeship though the Youth Offer.
Information about Universal Credit statistics methodology including the purpose, source, definitions and limitations of the statistics covered.
This document sets out further Tax Credit claimant research and early evidence from discovery work looking at people on other combinations of legacy benefits.
Parents on Universal Credit can now receive up to £1,311 more a year in childcare support following a 6.7% boost coming into effect, as the government’s expansion of free childcare for working parents delivers 150,000 places in a week.
Creditors can use these forms to request a deduction from a claimant's Universal Credit to pay for arrears or fines. These are called 'third party deductions'.
Information about the methodology and quality assurance steps used to produce the Universal Credit Work Capability Assessments (WCA) statistical releases.
New rules meaning over 180,000 Universal Credit claimants will have to look for more work have come into force today (Monday 13 May), as the Government helps people progress in work and off welfare.
Information about Universal Credit statistics quality.
Information for existing and new Universal Credit claimants with more than 2 children.
These easy read guides explain what Universal Credit is and how you can apply for it.
Information about Universal Credit trials and pilots
If a tenant is having difficulty paying their rent, apply for a Managed Payment to Landlord using the Apply for a Direct Rent Payment service to request payment of rent from a tenant’s Universal Credit.
Tax credit overpayments - repaying tax credits, repayment methods, what to do if you cannot repay
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