Social Security Benefits

Understand how redundancy affects your benefit claims and entitlements. Our articles cover housing benefit, child tax credit, savings rules and reporting obligations.

All About Child Tax Credit

Get the facts on Child Tax Credit, who qualifies, how to claim it, and why millions of pounds go unclaimed each year.

An Overview of Government Benefits

What government benefits you might qualify for after redundancy and how to check your eligibility.

Housing Benefit Explained

Get help with rent after job loss: how Housing Benefit and Universal Credit work in 2026.

How Your Redundancy Package Can Affect Your Benefits

Your redundancy payout could impact your benefits—here's what you need to know about eligibility and your claim.

Long-term Unemployment and Benefits

Long-term unemployment after redundancy makes it harder to find work, but UK government benefits can support you beyond six months.

Your Mortgage and Benefits

See what government support is available for your mortgage if you've lost your job and claimed benefits.

Your Obligations When You're Receiving Benefits

When you claim benefits, you'll need to sign on regularly, prove you're job hunting, and report any changes in your circumstances.

Your Savings and Benefits

Having savings can reduce or stop your eligibility for some government benefits, which affects redundancy payments and other financial support.