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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.
How to apply, how long it takes, how much it costs, track your application, unexpired visas, replacing a damaged passport.
The Payment Exception Service is a way for people who do not have a bank account to collect benefit or pension payments. It replaces the Simple Payment service
Pension Credit is extra money for pensioners to bring your weekly income up to a minimum amount - what you'll get, apply, eligibility.
Guidance on claiming Universal Credit if you're a student.
Call HMRC if you're having problems paying with a debit or credit card - you cannot make payments using this phone number
If you pay for childcare while you go to work, Universal Credit can pay some of your childcare costs.
Information for existing and new Universal Credit claimants with more than 2 children.
How tax credits affect your benefits including Child Benefit and Housing Benefit
How to claim R&D expenditure credit (RDEC) for Corporation Tax relief on your company's R&D, if you’re a large company or small and medium-sized enterprise.
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.
Tax credits for children aged 16 or over - approved education, approved training and when Child Tax Credit stops or continues.
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.
How and when to apply for childcare places and schools.
End your tax credits award when you start to claim Universal Credit - how to end tax credits, personal details, income and self-employed income
Work out your State Pension age and Pension Credit qualifying age
Cold Weather Payment - what you'll get, eligibility and how to find out if your area is due a payment
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