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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…
How to store oil safely, check which oil storage regulations apply and pollution penalties
You have to follow certain regulations if you have an oil storage…
You must meet building regulations if you have a new or replacement oil…
You must follow the regulations for businesses if your oil container can…
Latest FCDO travel advice for Morocco including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice…
This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules…
Terrorism There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK…
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The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide…
Find out what’s involved and how to apply for funding to support the planting and establishment of standard trees in urban and peri-urban areas in England.
Find out about current competent person schemes to self-certify certain types of building work if you work in building as an installer.
The conditions that new cemetery developments, or new extensions of a cemetery, can operate under without needing an environmental permit.
Biosecurity and hygiene standards to keep birds safe from bird flu (avian influenza).
How to prevent the introduction and spread of animal and bird disease by following good hygiene and biosecurity standards.
How to provide enough storage and keep storage records of organic manures in a nitrate vulnerable zone (NVZ).
What land use codes to use in 2023 when declaring land in a rural payments application such as the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and Countryside Stewardship (CS).
A guide to adapting your home or business to flooding, and how to pump water out of your property after a flood.…
FCDO travel advice for Sierra Leone. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Egypt. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
How to clean and disinfect after an animal disease outbreak and store and dispose of the washwater.
Information to help you answer your query before you contact us.
Latest FCDO travel advice for South Africa including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs
Manage your birds’ housing and welfare when they must be kept inside because of disease outbreaks.
How to propose a new survey, what data the UKHO requires for a nautical chart, and how to report safety critical information or errors in our products
Helps you find the information you need in the river basin management plans (RBMPs).
Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) procurement contracts.
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