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How the 2 rates for limited capability for work and work-related activity work from 6 April 2026.
You may be able to claim New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) with, or instead of, Universal Credit, depending on your National Insurance record.
If you pay for childcare while you go to work, Universal Credit can pay some of your childcare costs.
Guidance on claiming Universal Credit if you're a student.
You may be able to claim New Style Employment and Support Allowance with, or instead of Universal Credit, depending on your National Insurance record.
Find and use tools and calculators that will help you work out your tax.
How Universal Credit is affected by having money, savings and investments. We call this ‘capital’.
The amount you earn, and how often you're paid your wages, can affect your Universal Credit.
If you’re responsible for a child, you may be entitled to an extra amount of Universal Credit and support with childcare costs.
What you can expect after applying for Universal Credit and how to use your account.
Find out about and register your interest in attending a workshop to discuss and refine the Timms Review’s emerging recommendations.
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).
This guide explains what the fit note is and how you can use it to have a work and health discussion.
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.
As one or more of your benefits has ended or will be ending soon, you need to move to Universal Credit.
Send medical evidence to support a benefit claim made with the Special Rules for end of life (SR1 form)
Guidance on finding work, claiming benefits, managing debts and pensions if you’re being made redundant.
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.
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.
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