The UC taper means you keep 45p of every extra pound you earn above your work allowance. Understanding this is key to making work pay.
Carer's Allowance pays £81.90 per week in 2026/27 to people who provide 35 or more hours of care per week. This guide covers eligibility, the earnings threshold, how it interacts with State Pension and Universal Credit, and lesser-known related entitlements.
Working Tax Credit is closed to new claims. If you receive a Migration Notice from DWP, you must claim Universal Credit or lose your benefits permanently. This guide explains the key differences, the taper rate, the Minimum Income Floor and what to do.
Universal Credit standard allowances for 2026/27, the 55p earnings taper, work allowances, childcare costs, and how UC compares to the legacy benefits it replaces — including who gains and who loses.
How Universal Credit earnings taper works in 2026/27: 55p in every £1 above your work allowance, £673/£404 thresholds, childcare element, benefit cap and two-child limit.
Billions in benefits go unclaimed every year in the UK. This guide covers who qualifies for Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Tax-Free Childcare and council tax support.
Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit are being replaced by Universal Credit. Who can still claim legacy benefits in 2026, managed migration deadlines, and what you'd get on UC instead.
Most UK benefits uprate in April, but some change in September/November. When Universal Credit changes, what triggers uprating, and the full 2026/27 rates guide.
Council Tax Reduction (CTR) can cut your bill by up to 100% if you're on a low income. Here's how means-tested CTR, the single person discount, and exemptions work in 2026 — with a worked example for a single parent on Universal Credit.
Universal Credit reduces by 55p for every £1 you earn above your work allowance. Here's the full 2026/27 taper maths, worked examples for different family types, and the benefits trap explained.
