If your child was born on or after 1 October 2024, you will be offered a free chickenpox (Varicella) vaccine for them. The ...

This page lists the social welfare rate increases announced in Budget 2025. These social welfare rates require legislation to bring them into effect in 2025.

The Back to Work Family Dividend (BTWFD) helps families to move from social welfare into employment. It gives financial support to people with children who stop claiming a jobseeker's payment or a One ...

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Auto-enrolment is a new pension savings scheme for certain employees who are not paying into a pension. They will be automatically included in the scheme but can opt out after 6 months. The ...

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Children under 8 are entitled to free visits to participating GPs. Find out how to register for the GP visit card for children.

When you end a relationship by judicial separation, divorce or dissolution, the court can decide to share your pension with your former partner and (or) any dependent children. This is called a ...

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Starting a business or becoming self-employed can be a big step. There are various government departments, agencies, and organisations that can provide you with valuable advice and support. This page ...

Child Benefit is a monthly payment to the parents or guardians of children under 16. You can also get Child Benefit for children aged 16, 17 and 18 if they: Are in full-time education or full-time ...