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• How to start a Universal Credit claim

  Find out how to start a Universal Credit claim. Before you start you’ll need to check if you're eligible for Universal Credit.

• How to apply for Universal Credit

  Find out how to apply for Universal Credit online. Find out more about the questions you need to answer, your ‘to-do list’ and the next steps.

• Getting a visa for your adult family member to join you in the UK

  Check who can apply for a visa as an adult dependant, including the rules about your income

• Get help with the cost of renting privately

  Check if you can get help to pay your rent or council tax. Check if you can get Universal Credit for housing costs or a council tax reduction.

• Get help if you’re struggling to pay your bills

  Check what help you can get if you’re struggling with money and you can’t afford to pay bills like energy, rent, internet or council tax.

• Check if you can sublet your home

  Check if you're allowed to sublet your home and how it might affect your income and benefits.

• Paying council tax if you’re a student

  Check if you have to pay council tax as a student. Check what the rules are if you're taking time off from your course.

• Benefits - introduction

  An overview and content list for introduction to benefits. Find out more about benefits and what benefits you could be entitled to.

• Getting a lodger

  What to think about before taking in a lodger and becoming a resident landlord

• What you can do with your pension pot

  What options you have for accessing the money in you personal or workplace pension pot