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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…
Find out if you're eligible for free childcare for 2 to 4 year olds if you live in England - 2 year olds can get 15 hours per week, 3 to 4 year olds 30 hours.
What Tax-Free Childcare is, eligibility and how to apply
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.
Student finance - student loans or student grants for tuition fees and living costs, extra help, student loan repayments.
Claiming Universal Credit if you're self-employed - eligibility, reporting your earnings, start up periods
Child Benefit - child benefit rates, eligibility, how to claim, child benefit claim form CH2.
Guidance on getting extra payments to help with the cost of living if you’re entitled to certain benefits or tax credits.
Self Assessment tax returns - deadlines, who must send a tax return, penalties, corrections and returns for someone who has died.
Apply for Carer's Allowance - money to help you look after someone who needs to be cared for. Apply online or use form DS700.
Help with the cost of paying for approved childcare - Tax-Free Childcare, 15 and 30 hours childcare, childcare vouchers, tax credits, Learner Support.
You do not pay tax on your savings interest if you're on a low income.
There is a limit on the total amount of benefit that most people aged 16 to under State Pension age can get - benefits affected, benefit cap amount.
What tax codes are, how they're worked out, and what to do if you think your code is wrong.
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.
Attendance Allowance helps pay for your personal care if you've reached State Pension age and are disabled - rates, eligibility, apply, claim form AA1.
Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) money if you cannot work because of illness or disability - rates, eligibility, apply, assessment.
Pension Credit is extra money for pensioners to bring your weekly income up to a minimum amount - what you'll get, apply, eligibility.
How to confirm your income and support a student's application for loans or grants - when to submit, which tax year, and change your details.
National Insurance - your National Insurance number, how much you pay, National Insurance rates and classes, check your contributions record.
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