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Get proof of your immigration status if you have been told you can view your immigration status online, for example if you have settled or pre-settled status.

Universal Credit is replacing 6 other benefits with a single monthly payment if you're out of work or on a low income - eligibility, how to prepare.

• What Universal Credit is

  Universal Credit is a payment to help with your living costs. It’s paid…

• Eligibility

  You may be able to get Universal Credit if you’re on a low income or need…

• What you'll get

  Universal Credit is paid monthly. How much you get depends on: your…

• How your wages affect your payments

  If you or your partner are working, how much Universal Credit you get will…

• How you're paid

  Universal Credit is paid once a month, usually into your bank, building…

• How to claim

  You can apply for Universal Credit online. You need to create an account…

• Get an advance on your first payment

  If you need help to pay your bills or cover other costs while you wait for…

• Your claimant commitment

  To get Universal Credit payments, you’ll need to accept an agreement…

• Report a change of circumstances

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

• Financial help and support

  If you need financial support, you can get help and advice from the…

Find out if you need to pay to drive in a clean air zone and check your vehicle meets emission standards.

Information on the Indonesian legal and prison systems for British prisoners, their family and friends.

• Updated: 12 June 2023

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) replaces Disability Living Allowance (DLA) - how and when to claim, rates, eligibility.

Set up a UKVI account and access your eVisa if you have a biometric residence permit (BRP).

Sign up to get free reminders by text message or email a month before your MOT is due

How to download and access the HMRC app on a mobile device to get information about your tax, National Insurance, tax credits and benefits.

• Updated: 29 April 2024

Keep your UK Visas and Immigration account details up to date - your mobile phone number, email address, name, identity document and UK address…

What Tax-Free Childcare is, eligibility and how to apply

Call costs for 0800, 0808, 0845, 0870, 03 and other phone numbers from UK landlines and mobiles.

Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.

Jobcentre Plus contact details for claims, appointments, help finding a job and finding your nearest Jobcentre Plus

Payment options for your Self Assessment tax bill - Direct Debit, bank transfer, through your tax code, debit or credit card, cheque and pay weekly or monthly

Attendance Allowance helps pay for your personal care if you've reached State Pension age and are disabled - rates, eligibility, apply, claim form AA1.

Guidance on getting extra payments to help with the cost of living if you’re entitled to certain benefits or tax credits.

• Updated: 23 February 2024

Contact the Pension Service about State Pension eligibility, claims, payments and complaints, and to update your details (such as your address or bank details)

Pension Credit is extra money for pensioners to bring your weekly income up to a minimum amount - what you'll get, apply, eligibility.

The Defence Gateway gives members of the Defence community access to Defence web applications from privately-owned devices.

• Updated: 10 August 2023

Apply for your first National Insurance number - you must have the right to live and work in the UK.