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read more on Coronavirus (COVID-19) – What financial support is there for working families? Coronavirus (COVID-19) – What financial support is there for working families?
We have created a quick guide of benefits you might be able to claim if your income changes as a result of Coronavirus.
read more on Brexit – what happens next? Brexit – what happens next?
Last updated 21st May 2020 As of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is officially no longer an EU Member State. But the UK has now entered an implementation period (IP) ending on 31 December 2020 during which it is treated as a Member State for many purposes. The UK continues to be governed […]
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read more on Coronavirus (COVID-19) – What financial support is there for working families? Coronavirus (COVID-19) – What financial support is there for working families?
We have created a quick guide of benefits you might be able to claim if your income changes as a result of Coronavirus.
read more on Brexit – what happens next? Brexit – what happens next?
Last updated 21st May 2020 As of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is officially no longer an EU Member State. But the UK has now entered an implementation period (IP) ending on 31 December 2020 during which it is treated as a Member State for many purposes. The UK continues to be governed […]
read more on Child Benefit Child Benefit
Child Benefit is a benefit for people responsible for dependent children. Most families with children can claim Child Benefit.
read more on A Guide to Benefits if you are under 16 and having a baby A Guide to Benefits if you are under 16 and having a baby
Information on benefits you may be able to claim if you are under 16 and have a baby, including who can claim benefits for you and where to get more advice.
read more on A Guide to Benefits if you are under 18 and having a baby A Guide to Benefits if you are under 18 and having a baby
The document contains information on benefits that you may be able to claim if you are aged 16 or 17 and you have a baby, including your rights if you are working or at school or college.
read more on Pregnancy and maternity for students: a guide to finance and benefits Pregnancy and maternity for students: a guide to finance and benefits
This article is about students in higher education and looks at the rules for student finance in England. Finding out that you are pregnant when you are studying can be a daunting prospect but most universities have student support services and are able to offer advice about your options for deferring studies or making special […]
read more on What if I need further advice? What if I need further advice?
Information on where you can get more advice on benefits or tax credits.
read more on What can I claim if I am out of work? What can I claim if I am out of work?
Information on the benefits you might be able to claim if you are out of work.
read more on What can I claim if I am over 60 or have a partner over 60? What can I claim if I am over 60 or have a partner over 60?
Information on the benefits you might be able to claim if you or your partner are aged over 60.
read more on Jobseeker’s Allowance Jobseeker’s Allowance
Information on Jobseeker's Allowance, covering who may be able to claim.
read more on Who can claim Income Support? Who can claim Income Support?
Information on who might be able to claim Income Support.
read more on Housing Benefit Housing Benefit
Information on Housing Benefit, covering who can claim and where you can get more advice.
read more on What can I claim if I am too sick to work? What can I claim if I am too sick to work?
Information on when you might be able to claim Statutory Sick Pay.
read more on Financial help for families Financial help for families
Financial help for families depends on whether or not you or your partner works as well as many other conditions. Use our table of benefits to check what you may be able to claim in different circumstances.
read more on Benefit rates and earnings limits Benefit rates and earnings limits
Rates of benefits and earning limits
read more on What can I claim if I am not a British citizen or I have recently come to the UK? What can I claim if I am not a British citizen or I have recently come to the UK?
Information on restrictions on claiming benefits if you have come to the UK from abroad.
read more on I’m on benefits, do I have to look for work if I have a young child? I’m on benefits, do I have to look for work if I have a young child?
If you are a parent claiming Income Support or Universal credit you will probably be required to take some action to prepare you for returning to work. How much you will be required to do will depend on your circumstances.
read more on National Insurance credits for parents and carers National Insurance credits for parents and carers
Information on getting national insurance credits if you get Child Benefit for a child under 12, if you are caring for a disabled person or if you are a relative caring for a child.