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• How to claim Child Benefit

  Check how to claim Child Benefit and what documents you’ll need. Find out how and when you’ll get paid

• Check you’re in the right Universal Credit work-related activity group

  There are 4 work-related activity groups for Universal Credit. Check you’re in the right group, and what to do if you think you're in the wrong one

• Paying off a credit agreement early

  Find out if your credit agreement is covered by the Consumer Credit Act 1974 and how to pay it off early

• Check if you can pay less council tax

  Find out if you can get a discount on your council tax. If you’re on a low income, check if you can apply for Council Tax Reduction

• Help with the cost of transport if you're disabled

  Find out if you're eligible for help with the cost of transport if you're disabled, for example free bus passes and railcards, and how to apply

• Car finance claims: what to do if you bought a car on finance

  If you bought a car, van or motorbike on finance, check if you can get compensation from your lender

• Check which debts bankruptcy covers

  Find out which debts bankruptcy covers. Bankruptcy doesn't cover all debts so it's important to find out if it's the right option for your situation

• Check your options for getting out of debt

  Find out what help is available if you’re struggling to pay your debts, including breathing space, debt management plans, administration orders, IVAs, DROs and bankruptcy

• Check if you can increase your income

  Check you’re getting all the money you’re entitled to - including benefits, grants from charities and the Household Support Fund scheme

• How much pension you'll need

  Advice on planning for financial commitments in retirement and saving for a pension