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Universal Credit now available in more Scottish towns

Universal Credit arrives in Banff, Fraserburgh, Peterhead, Falkirk, Grangemouth, Stirling and Alloa. Learn about how it can benefit you.

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Published: 26 May 2015

This was published under the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

Universal Credit simplifies the benefit system, ensuring it always pays to be in work.

Universal Credit helps 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

Read the list of jobcentre areas where you can claim Universal Credit

Published 26 May 2015