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How much better off would I be in work?

29/10/202529/10/2025 - by Quids In Staff - Leave a Comment

With UC, we can keep more of what we earn. This is how it works

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Universal Credit Guide

Having your cake and eating it

03/12/2021 - by Jeff Mitchell - Leave a Comment

Jeff Mitchell is editor of Quids in! but also an expert on job hunting – he’s even written a book on it. He reckons Universal Credit could actually make work pay

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Expert banking tips from Martin Lewis

03/12/2021 - by Quids In Staff - Leave a Comment

Money saving expert Martin Lewis and his team offer advice on bank accounts… essential for good management of UC payments

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Applying for Universal Credit

02/12/2021 - by Quids In Staff - Leave a Comment

Applying for Universal Credit is not always easy. We need to be prepared, and ready to face a few setbacks

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Universal Credit Guide

What is Universal Credit?

02/12/2021 - by Quids In Staff - Leave a Comment

The government is rolling six older benefits into one – Unviersal Credit. Find out why…

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The bees-ness of benefits

02/12/2021 - by Jeff Mitchell - Leave a Comment

The Universal Credit Guide aims to take the fear out of benefits. With advice from others who’ve been there, you could be buzzing

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Universal Credit Guide

Choosing the right bank account

02/12/2021 - by Quids In Staff - Leave a Comment

In almost all cases a bank account will be vital if we’re to receive Universal Credit, as it will
get paid straight into our account electronically. So it’s important to make sure that we get the right kind…

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Universal Credit Guide

Last resorts

01/12/2021 - by Quids In Staff - Leave a Comment

The Universal Credit claim process can leave people high and dry without income for weeks. Here’s where to go for help and advice

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Help! What to do if your Universal Credit journey turns a bit rough

01/12/202108/03/2024 - by Quids In Staff - Leave a Comment

Our transition to Universal Credit might not go as smoothly as we’d hoped, so it’s good to know where to go for help and support

Help! What to do if your Universal Credit journey turns a bit rough Read More

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