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Young people will be given a quicker route into high-quality jobs on major projects as the Government slashes red tape to fast-track the process.  

• Updated: 7 February 2026

Income Support is extra money to help people on a low income or none at all - rates, eligibility and how to claim

• Overview

  You can no longer make a new claim for Income Support. If you’re on a low…

• If you already get Income Support

  You will continue to get Income Support if all of the following still…

• Report a change of circumstances

  You need to report changes to your circumstances so you keep getting the…

• Income Support rates

  You can no longer make a new claim for Income Support. If you’re on a low…

Housing Benefit or Local Housing Allowance (LHA) - rates, eligibility, claim form, calculator, appeals, 'Discretionary Housing Payment'.

• Eligibility

  Housing Benefit can help you pay your rent if you’re unemployed, on a low…

• What you'll get

  You may get help with all or part of your rent. There’s no set amount of…

• Supporting your claim

  You’ll need to provide some information and evidence to support your claim…

• How to claim

  Housing Benefit is being replaced by Universal Credit. Most people will…

• Report a change of circumstances

  You need to report a change of circumstances for you and anyone else in…

• Other help with housing costs

  Housing Benefit will not cover heating, hot water, energy or food. If you…

Under the government's National Cancer Plan, every patient will be given a tailored plan covering treatment, mental health, and employment support.

• Updated: 4 February 2026

Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) money if you cannot work because of illness or disability - rates, eligibility, apply, assessment.

Find out what benefits and financial support you may be able to get.

Financial help if you're disabled - benefits, housing costs, council tax, vehicle tax exemption, TV Licence, motability schemes, VAT relief

Find out what support is available to help with the cost of living: income and disability benefits, bills and allowances, childcare, housing and travel.

Find out about help you can get moving from benefits to work - training, work trials, starting your own business, help with drug or alcohol problems, carer support

Get help at work, including an Access to Work grant, if you have a disability or health condition - eligibility, how to apply.