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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.
Universal Credit is a payment to help with your living costs. It’s paid…
You may be able to get Universal Credit if you’re on a low income or need…
Universal Credit is paid monthly. How much you get depends on: your…
If you or your partner are working, how much Universal Credit you get will…
Universal Credit is paid once a month, usually into your bank, building…
You can apply for Universal Credit online. You need to create an account…
If you need help to pay your bills or cover other costs while you wait for…
To get Universal Credit payments, you’ll need to accept an agreement…
You need to report changes to your circumstances so you keep getting the…
If you need financial support, you can get help and advice from the…
The home of Companies House on GOV.UK. We incorporate and dissolve limited companies. We register company information and make it available to the public.
How to apply for free childcare if you're working.
Apply online for student finance - online applications for student finance including Tuition Fee Loans, Maintenance Loans and Grants.
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.
Self Assessment tax returns - deadlines, who must send a tax return, penalties, corrections and returns for someone who has died.
The home of Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency on GOV.UK. We’re the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), holding more than 50 million driver records and more than 40 million vehicle records. We collect over £7 billio…
Help with the cost of paying for approved childcare - Tax-Free Childcare, 15 and 30 hours childcare, childcare vouchers, tax credits, Learner Support.
What Tax-Free Childcare is, eligibility and how to apply
Student finance - student loans or student grants for tuition fees and living costs, extra help, student loan repayments.
Find out how to prove your right to work in the UK to an employer. Get an online share code to prove your right to work if you’re eligible or check what documents you can use instead.
How to apply for a basic DBS check to get a copy of your criminal record, and what you must provide. It costs £18.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
A list of voluntary and community sector organisations running schemes which provide support for and help match sponsors with people coming to the UK from Ukraine.
Rules for digital and printed passport photos and how to get one
Apply for Carer's Allowance - money to help you look after someone who needs to be cared for. Apply online or use form DS700.
How to set up or manage a child maintenance arrangement, including what to do if a parent does not pay, how to contact the Child Maintenance Service, and signing in to your account.
Child Benefit - child benefit rates, eligibility, how to claim, child benefit claim form CH2.
The home of HM Land Registry on GOV.UK. We register the ownership of land and property in England and Wales.
Attendance Allowance helps pay for your personal care if you've reached State Pension age and are disabled - rates, eligibility, apply, claim form AA1.
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