Working in the UK

Summary of sections:  

  1. Eligibility to work (Answers questions such as: Can I work in the U.K? What about work permits? What are my workers' rights?)
  2. Jobs (includes looking for and training for jobs)
  3. Employment status, relevant tax information and health and safety at work
  4. Benefits (including Universal Credit)
  5. HACL - Education and Careers Hub - Links to our education and career advice page
  6. Other information including helplines e.g. Citizens Advice Bureau, legal help, modern slavery, financial abuse, etc

4. Benefits (including Universal Credit)

Benefits in the UK 


There are various benefits such as Job Seeker's Allowance, Universal Credit, Tax Credits, Child Benefit, etc that you may be eligible for.

For all information about benefits, visit:  UK Government Benefits page

Use an independent benefits calculator to find out:

  • what benefits you could get
  • how to claim
  • how your benefits will be affected if you start work


Universal Credit


Universal Credit is a benefit given to people of working age on a low income by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP).


Most people living in the borough who need to make a new application for financial support or tax relief will now make a claim for Universal Credit; and this must be done online using the Universal Credit website.


Universal Credit is part of the Government’s wider welfare reform plans. 

It replaces six working age benefits into a single household benefit.


These are:


  • Jobseeker's Allowance


  • Housing Benefit


  • Working Tax Credit


  • Child Tax Credit


  • Income Support


  • Employment and Support Allowance


 Click:        Apply for Universal Credit