Updated: Removed references to waiting days – this is because the wait for payment has been reduced from 6 to 5 weeks.
This guide explains:
- Universal Credit full service and live service
- your responsibilities while claiming Universal Credit
- sanctions you could face if you don’t meet your responsibilities
- how, when and where Universal Credit is paid
- how you can be better off in work
- help to become self-employed
- help with childcare costs
- help with housing costs