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Universal Credit in 13 more jobcentres in Scotland, the Midlands and London
Today 13 more jobcentres start offering Universal Credit – the new benefit that means you are better off in work.
This morning all new single claimants applying for unemployment benefits at these jobcentres will start claiming Universal Credit:
- Cambuslang
- East Kilbride
- Hamilton
- Lanark
- Rutherglen
- Worcester
- Leamington Spa
- Rushden
- Newark
- Mansfield Hill House
- Harrow
- Braintree
- Witham
Are you ready to claim Universal Credit? It’s the new benefit that makes it easier to take up a wider range of jobs and get back to work quickly.
How Universal Credit can help you into work
Universal Credit will eventually replace 6 existing benefits:
- Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Income Support
- Employment and Support Allowance
- Working Tax Credit
- Child Tax Credits
- Housing Benefit
See the list of jobcentre areas where you can claim Universal Credit.