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Help to understand debts and deductions taken from Universal Credit payments and who to contact about your debts and deductions if you're struggling financially.
The State Pension is increasing by 8.5 percent today as part of the Government’s commitment to support pensioners in retirement.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Parents on Universal Credit can now receive up to £1,311 more a year in childcare support following a 6.7% boost coming into effect, as the government’s expansion of free childcare for working parents delivers 150,000 places in a week.
You can continue to get Housing Benefit for 2 weeks after you move to Universal Credit.
Find out about giving support for a maximum of 2 children and what to do if an exception applies to you.
From today (24 July 2023), parents of children aged 1 and 2 on Universal Credit will start to benefit from meeting more frequently with work coaches to help them prepare for work.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
What happens to benefits if you or someone in your family goes to prison or is on remand.
Tax credits if you live abroad, go travelling, are a cross-border worker or subject to immigration control
Who can get National Insurance credits and how to apply or when to pay voluntary National Insurance contributions.
Help with the cost of paying for approved childcare - Tax-Free Childcare, 15 and 30 hours childcare, childcare vouchers, tax credits, Learner Support.
End your tax credits award when you start to claim Universal Credit - how to end tax credits, personal details, income and self-employed income
If you're on a low income or out of work, Universal Credit supports you to find a job or increase the hours you work.
Two thousand people in Great Britain will receive letters inviting them to apply for Pension Credit as part of an innovative new trial launched today.
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