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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy. As the UK’s biggest public service department it administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disabi…
A form for employers to fill in and give to employees who aren't entitled to Statutory Maternity Pay.
Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit is help if you're ill or disabled from an accident or disease caused by work - eligibility, how to claim.
Cold Weather Payment - what you'll get, eligibility and how to find out if your area is due a payment
Guidance on getting an extra payment to help with the cost of living if you were entitled to certain benefits or tax credits in 2022.
Only fill in this capability for work questionnaire (ESA50) if you’re asked to do so – this is not a claim form.
Benefits and risks of transferring your pension pot or pension in payment within the UK or overseas
Ending a relationship and agreeing on money and property, child arrangements (sometimes known as 'custody', 'residence' or 'contact') and child maintenance
If you want to claim Universal Credit you must verify your identity. This guide for claimants and people supporting them explains how to do that.
Your insurance must cover you for at least £5 million - check authorised insurers and how you can be fined
Find out about protection for disabled people from discrimination at work, in education or dealing with the police
Find out if you're eligible for New Style Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and how to claim.
Guidance, forms and helpsheets for Capital Gains Tax. Including what you'll pay it on, how to pay it and guidance for businesses.
More detailed information about New Style Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) for stakeholders and claimants.
Employees working for one employer without a break, employments rights for continuous services, breaks that do not affect continuous service
Quarterly statistics including numbers of claims with entitlement, new claim registrations, decisions and awards made.
An application form for Carer's Credit to print and fill in with a pen.
The Compensation Recovery Unit recovers social security benefits in certain compensation cases and NHS costs in certain injury cases.
Monthly Universal Credit Local Housing Allowance rates for England, Scotland and Wales from 2024 to 2025.
Overtime law - what is overtime, overtime pay, employee rights, part-time workers and time off in lieu
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