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Universal Credit is the main benefit for people of working age who are on a low income or out of work. It replaces six older benefits including Jobseeker's Allowance, Housing Benefit and Tax Credits.

Who can claim? You must be aged 18 or over, under State Pension age, living in the UK, and have less than £16,000 in savings.

⚖ Current rate (2026): Standard allowance is £393.45 per month for single people aged 25 and over. Additional elements are added for children, housing costs, disability and caring responsibilities. There is a 5-week wait for your first payment — you can request an advance loan to cover this.

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New Style JSA is a separate benefit from Universal Credit. You may be able to claim it if you have paid enough National Insurance contributions in the last 2 to 3 tax years. It is paid for up to 182 days and can be claimed alongside Universal Credit.

⚖ Current rate: New Style JSA is £84.80 per week in 2026. You must be available for and actively seeking work, not working more than 16 hours per week, and under State Pension age.

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