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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…
Updates for legal professionals on updates to the Criminal Procedure Rules and Practice Directions.
Apply for a Skilled Worker visa (formerly a Tier 2 General work visa) if you’ve been offered a skilled job with a UK employer - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children, taking on additional work.
A Skilled Worker visa allows you to come to or stay in the UK to do an…
You must meet both the following requirements to be eligible for a Skilled…
There are lower salary requirements if either: you got your certificate of…
You might still be able to apply for a Skilled Worker visa if your job is…
There are different salary rules if you work in some healthcare or…
You’ll usually need to prove your knowledge of the English language when…
When you apply for a Skilled Worker visa, you’ll need to have enough money…
When you apply you’ll need to provide: your certificate of sponsorship…
You must apply online for a Skilled Worker visa. Check which documents…
Your partner and children can also apply to join you or stay in the UK as…
Help with the cost of paying for approved childcare - Tax-Free Childcare, 15 and 30 hours childcare, childcare vouchers, tax credits, Learner Support.
The Family Procedure Rules and Practice Directions have been updated to include amendments made to support the single family court.
This consultation is on updated rules governing proceedings and complaints at the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT).…
Information on changes or updates to the rules governing bovine TB.
Practice Direction update to the Civil Procedure Rules relating to the Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2021.
How and where to buy or upgrade a rod fishing licence for salmon, trout, freshwater fish, smelt and eels in England and Wales.
Practice Direction update to the Civil Procedure Rules relating to the Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 3) Rules 2020.
Practice Direction update to the Civil Procedure Rules relating to Civil Procedure Rules 12.3, 52.22(1), 52.24, 54.1, 53.2, 55.11, 55.12 and 73.
Practice Direction update to the Civil Procedure Rules relating to the Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 4) (Coronavirus) Rules 2020.
Updates to Practice Directions and Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2021 come into force no later than 31 May 2021.
Updates to Practice Directions, Pre-action Protocols and Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2021 enter into force on 31 May 2021.…
A collection of the current Immigration Rules.
Practice Direction update to the Civil Procedure Rules relating to the Civil Procedure Rules 1998 (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
Learn more about off-payroll working rules (IR35) with email updates and recorded webinars.
We're seeking views on proposals to update and simplify our rules and guidance for project qualifications.
When you start repaying your student loan, your monthly repayments, what to do if you have 2 jobs or are self-employed, how to get a refund if you've overpaid.
Apply for a Health and Care Worker visa (formerly a Tier 2 Health and Care visa) if you're a medical professional who's been offered a job with the NHS, an NHS supplier or in adult social care - eligibility, fees, …
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