What is Universal Credit?

Universal Credit is a single benefit that will be paid to you if your income falls below a certain level. Universal Credit will eventually replace most existing benefits and tax credits. These pages explain more about how Universal Credit works and when you're likely to be affected by the changes.

This content applies to England

Definition of Universal Credit (UC).

When Universal Credit (UC) will be introduced starting with pathfinder areas in April 2013 and then to other areas.