How to apply for Universal Credit: a step-by-step walkthrough
A clear step-by-step guide to applying for Universal Credit online: the documents you need, the five-week wait, and where to get free help.
Universal Credit explained: who can claim and what you'll get in 2026/27
What Universal Credit is, who can claim it, and how much you could get in 2026/27, including standard allowances, elements, earnings and savings.