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• Check what compensation you can get for unfair dismissal

  Find out how to work out your basic and compensatory awards, when your compensation could be increased or decreased, if you need to repay any welfare benefits

• Getting benefits if you’ve recently moved to the UK

  Check how to show you’re habitually resident, pass the ‘past presence test’ or pass the ‘3-month living in test

• Get help with costs if you have a child or you’re pregnant

  Check what help you can get with the cost of living. This might include extra benefits and grants, free childcare, help with school costs and the Healthy Start scheme.

• Check if you’re allowed an extra bedroom for Housing Benefit

  Find out if you can get Housing Benefit for another room in your council home because you have a disability or someone is away from home

• 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

• If you have nowhere to stay tonight

  Check how to get somewhere to stay if you have nowhere to stay tonight. Check how to get into a night shelter, hostel or refuge

• Top tips for borrowing

  Top tips for borrowing money, taking out a loan or using a credit card

• Problem with building work, decorating or home improvements

  What to do if you're not happy with building or home improvement work, what your rights are, what to say to the trader, how to take further action, where to get more help.