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• Withholding rent because repairs haven't been done

  The procedure that social housing tenants must follow if you decide to use your rent to pay for repairs and the risks of withholding rent when the landlord has not carried out repairs

• How to claim Pension Credit

  Check the best way to apply for Pension Credit. Check what extra help you can get if you're eligible, including Winter Fuel Payments

• Getting help for your child from your local council

  What support is available for you and your family - including extra help if your child is a ‘child in need

• Living together and marriage - legal differences

  Differences between how the law treats married and cohabiting couples including financial matters, responsibility for children and housing

• Struggling to pay your bills

  Overview and content list for struggling to pay your bills. Get help if you're struggling with energy bills, and how to tell your supplier if you need support

• If you're not offered housing after a homeless application

  Check how you can find somewhere to live and stay tonight, for example a night shelter or hostel. Check your options for finding long-term accommodation

• Workplace pensions

  Types of pensions provided by employers including occupational, personal and stakeholder pensions and what happens when you change jobs

• Check if a change affects your JSA

  What to do if you have a change of circumstances while getting JSA. How to report changes to your work, income, family, health or immigration status

• Reducing your regular outgoings

  Find out how to save on household, energy and water bills, your TV licence and travel costs

• Immigration

  Get advice on moving to and staying in the UK, including dealing with visas