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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.
Benefits that are available to you and how to apply for them.
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 pay a Self Assessment late filing penalty or late payment penalty by Direct Debit, bank transfer, credit card, cheque or at a bank or building society.
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.
As one or more of your benefits has ended or will be ending soon, you need to move to Universal Credit.
Interest-free loans from the government for some people on benefits: how to apply, check if you're eligible
How to pay a PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA), including payment methods, reference numbers, bank details and deadlines.
How to pay Machine Games Duty: payment reference number, online, Bacs or CHAPS, Direct Debit, cheque or your bank.
How to pay General Betting, Pool Betting or Remote Gaming Duty, and how long it takes for your payment to reach HMRC.
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