Jobseeker's Allowance and low income benefits

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  • 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.

  • Find out what benefits you could get, how much you could get and how to claim

  • Pension Credit is extra money for pensioners to bring your weekly income up to a minimum amount - what you'll get, apply, eligibility.

  • Get an estimate of how much Pension Credit you may be entitled to

  • The Christmas Bonus is a one-off tax-free £10 payment to people who get certain benefits - what you'll get, eligibility, how to claim

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