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You may be able to claim New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) with, or instead of, Universal Credit, depending on your National Insurance record.
How the 2 rates for limited capability for work and work-related activity work from 6 April 2026.
If you pay for childcare while you go to work, Universal Credit can pay some of your childcare costs.
The amount you earn, and how often you're paid your wages, can affect your Universal Credit.
If you get Universal Credit, you could get an extra amount to help support your children if they normally live with you.
If you’re responsible for a child, you may be entitled to an extra amount of Universal Credit and support with childcare costs.
You may be able to claim New Style Employment and Support Allowance with, or instead of Universal Credit, depending on your National Insurance record.
How Universal Credit is affected by having money, savings and investments. We call this ‘capital’.
Find out how to apply for a free qualification that could help you gain skills and improve your wage and job prospects.
Guidance on claiming Universal Credit if you're a student.
The rules and exceptions that apply if you had more than 2 children before 6 April 2026 and claimed Universal Credit.
Guidance on getting extra payments to help with the cost of living from 2022 to 2024 if you were entitled to certain benefits or tax credits.
Guidance for local authorities on delivering the Crisis and Resilience Fund in England.
What you can expect after applying for Universal Credit and how to use your account.
As one or more of your benefits has ended or will be ending soon, you need to move to Universal Credit.
Find out how to ask for a copy of the information that is held about you. This is called the 'right of access' also known as a subject access request (SAR).
Help to understand debts and deductions taken from Universal Credit payments and who to contact about your debts and deductions if you're struggling financially.
The rules employers and training providers must follow to get funding for training and assessing apprentices in England.
Guidance on finding work, claiming benefits, managing debts and pensions if you’re being made redundant.
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