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Benefits that are available to you and how to apply for them.
If you're on a low income or out of work, Universal Credit supports you to find a job or increase the hours you work.
If you regularly do business with the Forestry Commission you can apply to open a credit account by using this form.
If you don’t have enough to live on while you wait for your first payment you may be able to get an advance of your first Universal Credit payment.
Claiming Universal Credit if you're self-employed - eligibility, reporting your earnings, start up periods
You need to move to Universal Credit if you’ve received a Migration Notice letter, as one or more of your benefits will be ending soon.
Tax and reporting rules for employers covering the cost of credit, debit and charge card payments
Find out if you're eligible for Universal Credit and how to claim.
Use these application forms to open an online filing presenter account with Companies House.
To offer credit to consumers you must be authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and join the Financial Services Register
How to start a tax credits claim, when to claim, joint claims, backdate a claim
Information for existing and new Universal Credit claimants with more than 2 children.
Call HMRC if you're having problems paying with a debit or credit card - you cannot make payments using this phone number
Guidance and form to apply for grant funding to provide telephone and digital support for people making a new Universal Credit claim.
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.
Guidance on claiming Universal Credit if you're a student.
How the Buyer Credit Facility works, its benefits, eligibility and how to apply.
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.
If you have a health condition or disability, you’ll have an assessment to work out how much Universal Credit you can get and what you need to do in return.
Get a benefit advance if you've applied for a benefit for the first time and cannot afford to wait for the first payment
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