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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
You can only make a claim for Working Tax Credit if you already get Child…
You get a basic amount and extra (known as ‘elements’) on top of this. How…
You can get Working Tax Credit for periods when you do not work. For…
Information for existing and new Universal Credit claimants with more than 2 children.
If you have a health condition or disability, you’ll have an assessment to work out how much Universal Credit you can get and what you need to do in return.
Guidance on claiming Universal Credit if you're a student.
Pension Credit is extra money for pensioners to bring your weekly income up to a minimum amount - what you'll get, apply, eligibility.
The incentive is backed by £200 million investment to support schools and colleges attract and retain the excellent teachers they need in vital subjects.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
New rules meaning over 180,000 Universal Credit claimants will have to look for more work have come into force today (Monday 13 May), as the Government helps people progress in work and off welfare.
Information about Universal Credit for families with more than 2 children.
How tax credits affect your benefits including Child Benefit and Housing Benefit
How to claim R&D expenditure credit (RDEC) for Corporation Tax relief on your company's R&D, if you’re a large company or small and medium-sized enterprise.
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.
British film, TV and video game producers will benefit from new, more generous tax credits that start today (1 January 2024).
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
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