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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.
You may be able to claim New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) with, or instead of, Universal Credit, depending on your National Insurance record.
As one or more of your benefits has ended or will be ending soon, you need to move to Universal Credit.
The amount you earn, and how often you're paid your wages, can affect your Universal Credit.
How Universal Credit is affected by having money, savings and investments. We call this ‘capital’.
If you pay for childcare while you go to work, Universal Credit can pay some of your 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.
What you can expect after applying for Universal Credit and how to use your account.
If you’re responsible for a child, you may be entitled to an extra amount of Universal Credit and support with childcare costs.
Guidance on claiming Universal Credit if you're a student.
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.
Information about Universal Credit for families with more than 2 children.
Your Universal Credit payments can be reduced if you do not complete your agreed work-related activities without a good reason. This is known as a sanction.
Information for existing and new Universal Credit claimants with more than 2 children.
Alternative payment arrangements for Universal Credit claimants who cannot manage their single monthly payment.
More detailed information about New Style Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) for stakeholders and claimants.
Financial help and support when you first move to Universal Credit from your current benefits.
The Universal Credit Landlord Portal allows social rented sector (SRS) landlords to verify rent, support tenants and manage payments online.
If you want to claim Universal Credit you must verify your identity. This guide for claimants and people supporting them explains how to do that.
Current education level can affect your Universal Credit if you’re a student, or if your child is aged 16 to 19 and in education.
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