Wednesday 27 May 2015 @ 13:10
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Universal Credit now available in more Scottish towns

Universal Credit arrives in Banff, Fraserburgh, Peterhead, Falkirk, Grangemouth, Stirling and Alloa. Learn about how it can benefit you.

Universal Credit simplifies the benefit system, ensuring it always pays to be in work.

Universal Credit helps you into work

Universal Credit will eventually replace 6 existing benefits:

  • Jobseeker’s Allowance
  • Income Support
  • Employment and Support Allowance
  • Working Tax Credit
  • Child Tax Credits
  • Housing Benefit

 

Channel website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions

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