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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…
Pension Credit is extra money for pensioners to bring your weekly income up to a minimum amount - what you'll get, apply, eligibility.
Pension Credit gives you extra money to help with your living costs if…
You must live in England, Scotland or Wales and have reached State Pension…
Pension Credit tops up: your weekly income to £218.15 if you’re single…
You can start your application up to 4 months before you reach State…
You need to report changes to you and your partner’s personal and…
Apply for Carer's Allowance - money to help you look after someone who needs to be cared for. Apply online or use form DS700.
You could get £81.90 a week if you care for someone at least 35 hours a…
You may be eligible for Carer’s Allowance if you, the person you care for…
Carer’s Allowance can affect the other benefits that both you and the…
Before you apply make sure you have your: National Insurance number (if…
You must report changes in your circumstances if you’re claiming or have…
You can work and get Carer’s Allowance, as long as you spend at least 35…
Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) money if you cannot work because of illness or disability - rates, eligibility, apply, assessment.
Carer's Credit helps carers fill gaps in your National Insurance record to help you qualify for the State Pensions and other benefits - what you'll get, eligibility and how to claim
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.
You can become a DVSA enhanced rider scheme trainer if you want to train fully qualified motorcyclists in the scheme
Pentonville is a men’s prison and young offender institution in the London Borough of Islington, North London.
The home of Defence Infrastructure Organisation on GOV.UK. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is the estate expert for defence, supporting the armed forces to enable military capability by planning, building, main…
All types of woodland can support nature recovery, when appropriately designed and managed to conserve and enhance biodiversity. Find out more in the collection of resources below.
Information on the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR).
Risley is a prison for men in Warrington, Cheshire, including men convicted of a sex offence.
Elmley is one of 3 prisons for men that form the Sheppey Cluster in Kent, the other two being HMP Standford Hill and HMP Swaleside.
An explanation of the education staff wellbeing charter and the benefits of using it.
Exeter is a men’s prison in Exeter city centre in Devon.
The home of Flood Forecasting Centre on GOV.UK. The Flood Forecasting Centre (FFC) is a working partnership between the Environment Agency and Met Office.
These documents explain the changes we are making to the law through the Policing and Crime Act.
Nottingham Prison is a men’s prison in the Sherwood area of Nottingham and serves courts in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
The Land Environment Tactical Communications and Information Systems (LETacCIS) Programme aims to deliver tactical military communications.
RIDA funds research and development in new technologies, and new approaches to existing technologies, that support Sustainable Development Goals in south-east Asia.
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