Child Tax Credit
If you have children and you’re on a low income, you could be eligible for Child Tax Credits to help you with the costs of raising a child. This is one of the benefits being replaced by Universal Cr...
If you have children and you’re on a low income, you could be eligible for Child Tax Credits to help you with the costs of raising a child. This is one of the benefits being replaced by Universal Cr...
Tax credits help to boost your household income and can be worth thousands of pounds each year. But, both Working Tax Credits and Child Tax Credits are being replaced by Universal Credit and most peop...
If you’re waiting for your first benefit payment and have priority bills to pay or essential costs, help is available. Don’t be tempted to take out expensive credit like payday loans – they...
If you have a spare bedroom and you’re renting a council or housing association property, then your Housing Benefit, or housing costs element of Universal Credit might be reduced. This ...
Working out what benefits or tax credits you’re entitled to can be tricky, especially with recent welfare changes. Find out where to get free expert advice online, face-to-face or by calling a...
There have been a number of changes to the benefits system. Some benefits are being replaced while others may have different rules for claiming them. This page tells you more about what’s happening....
This page tells you what to do if your benefits have been stopped or cut due to a benefit sanction, including how to apply for a hardship payment and other help until your payments start again....
If you’re on a low income you might be entitled to extra benefits and entitlements. Find out more about what’s available. ...
Recent changes to the benefits system might mean you have less to live on. This can lead to pressure on your household budget and worry about debts. Find out what you can do to make ends meet in the s...
If you’ve been forced to leave employment, or work reduced hours, because of sickness or disability, there are a number of benefits you can claim. If you’re working, you might b...
If the recent changes to Disability Living Allowance (DLA) have affected you, your Personal Independence Payment (PIP) award may be less than you were ...
There have been a number of changes to the UK benefits system. Some benefits are being replaced while others might have different rules for claiming them. Many benefit changes have already taken place...
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit that helps with the extra costs of a long-term health condition or disability for people aged 16 to 64. It’s gradually replacing Disability L...
What is the benefit cap? How much is it? This page tells you about the benefit cap, including who is affected and who is exempt. What is the benefit cap? ...
If you were getting Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and have been reassessed for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), your income might have changed. This page tells you more about ways ...
If you’re waiting for your first benefit payment and have little or no money, you might be able to apply for a short-term benefit advance or a Universal Credit Advance payment. This page expl...
In Scotland, if you make a claim for Universal Credit, you will be offered some choices about how it is paid to you. How Univ...
If you’re already getting certain benefits and need a loan, see if you can apply for an interest-free Budgeting Loan from the Social Fund. This can be much cheaper...
You don’t usually pay Income Tax on all of your taxable income. This is because most people qualify for one or more allowances. An allowance is an amount of otherwise taxable income that you can ha...
Universal Credit is normally paid to you as a single monthly payment, but it’s made up of several different elements. Before you actually make a claim, it’s hard to give an accurate figure for how...