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Jobcentre Plus contact details for claims, appointments, help finding a job and finding your nearest Jobcentre Plus
You can contact Jobcentre Plus about: new benefit claims existing benefit…
You can apply for New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) online, unless…
Call the appropriate number for your benefit to: discuss a claim you’ve…
Universal Credit appointments You can change or cancel a Universal Credit…
Tips at work do not count towards the National Minimum Wage - tips and tax, what your employer has to do, advice and help, cash in hand payments
If you get tips at work they do not count towards the National Minimum…
You have to pay Income Tax on any tips you get, and may have to pay…
Get help with savings if you're on a low income (Help to Save) - how it works, what you'll get, eligibility, how it affects your benefits and how to apply online.
Help to Save is a type of savings account. It allows certain people…
You can earn 2 tax-free bonuses over 4 years. You’ll get any bonuses…
You can open a Help to Save account if you’re receiving Universal Credit…
Saving money though a Help to Save account could affect your eligibility…
You’ll need to sign in to set up a Help to Save account. If you do not…
Your Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) and Leave - what you get, how to claim, maternity rights and extra help
Find out what support is available to help with the cost of living: income and disability benefits, bills and allowances, childcare, housing and travel.
Sure Start Maternity Grant is a £500 payment to help with the costs of a new baby: what you'll get, eligibility and how to apply (claim form SF100).
Interest-free loans from the government for some people on benefits: how to apply, check if you're eligible
How Universal Credit is affected by having money, savings and investments. We call this ‘capital’.
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.
Apply for financial support if you need an advance or hardship payment before your next Universal Credit payment.
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