Monthly UC estimate · 2026/27 rates · Simple circumstances-first inputs · Children, childcare, rent, caring, health decisions, earnings, savings and benefit cap estimate
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This gives a monthly estimate only. Actual awards can differ because of DWP monthly assessment-period rules, self-employed Minimum Income Floor, sanctions, managed migration protection and other special rules.