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UK Benefits Guide 2026

A complete guide to UK government benefits — eligibility, current rates, and how to claim Universal Credit, PIP, Child Benefit, and more.

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Universal Credit

Up to £1,229/mo

Universal Credit is the UK's main working-age benefit, replacing 6 older benefits including Housing Benefit, I…

Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

£28–£184/week

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a tax-free benefit for people aged 16–64 with a long-term health condit…

Council Tax Reduction

Council Tax Reduction (CTR) is a discount on your council tax bill for people on low incomes. It's administere…

Child Benefit is a regular payment from the government for parents and carers responsible for children under 1…

Housing Benefit

Based on area LHA

Housing Benefit helps people on low incomes pay their rent. Most new claimants now claim the housing element o…

Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA)

Up to £84.80/wk

Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) is a benefit for people who are unemployed and actively looking for work. New-styl…

Attendance Allowance

£72–£108/week

Attendance Allowance is a tax-free, non-means-tested benefit for people over State Pension age who have a phys…

Free Childcare & Tax-Free Childcare

Up to 30 hrs free

Working parents in England can get 15 to 30 hours of free childcare per week for children aged 9 months to 4 y…

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