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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.
Find out about cover policy and indicators for countries and territories that are covered by UK Export Finance.
Guidance on finding work, claiming benefits, managing debts and pensions if you’re being made redundant.
You may be able to claim New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) with, or instead of, Universal Credit, depending on your National Insurance record.
Find out what income you need to include in your tax credits claim or renewal.
Why tax credits go up, down or stop - changes to your family or work life you need to report such as a change of address.
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.
Find out about the help for Universal Credit claimants aged 16 to 24 to find a job, work-related training or an apprenticeship though the Youth Offer.
Working Tax Credit - how much money you get, hours you need to work, eligibility, claim, tax credits when you stop work or go on leave
Tax credits for children aged 16 or over - approved education, approved training and when Child Tax Credit stops or continues.
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
How tax credits affect your benefits including Child Benefit and Housing Benefit
Information for employers on how Universal Credit and earnings are worked out, employers' responsibilities and support available.
Find out about the conditions you must meet to qualify for the disability element of Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit.
Benefits that are available to you and how to apply for them.
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.
Explains how to apply for a free level 3 qualification. These courses could help you improve your wage outcomes and job prospects, and gain skills that employers value.
How to start a tax credits claim, when to claim, joint claims, backdate a claim
Find out about help you can get moving from benefits to work - work trials, programmes and clubs, New Enterprise Allowance, help with drug or alcohol problems, carer support
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