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This report provides the main findings from the evaluation of the Universal Credit Pathfinder.
This collection brings together documents, information and updates about Universal Credit for local authority staff.
This document gives an introduction to Universal Credit for people who are claiming it.
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.
What Universal Credit means for couples who make a joint claim, including who can make a joint claim and what they will be expected to do in return.
These official statistics under development cover the number of people who have been sent managed migration notices inviting them to claim Universal Credit.
Guidance and form to apply for grant funding to provide telephone and digital support for people making a new Universal Credit claim.
How the Universal Credit claimant commitment works and what is expected of claimants in return for getting Universal Credit.
Local authorities and jobcentre areas that began to deliver Universal Credit as part of national expansion during 2015 and 2016.
Information for employers on how Universal Credit and earnings are worked out, employers' responsibilities and support available.
Information about Universal Credit statistics quality assurance of administrative data.
Universal Credit is now available everywhere in Great Britain.
Half a million people claiming old benefits will be invited to claim Universal Credit, unlocking all the work support it offers.
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'.
An overview of how people who are claiming tax credits might be affected by Universal Credit.
Universal Credit can include help with housing costs - paying your landlord, what to do if you cannot pay your rent, other help you can get.
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.
Universal Credit information and guidance for employers.
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