You may be able to claim Universal Credit after losing your job, depending on your income, savings, household circumstances and immigration status. Apply through the official GOV.UK Universal Credit service as soon as you become eligible, because entitlement normally starts from the date you submit your claim rather than when your job ended. Your final wages, holiday pay or redundancy payment may affect your first assessment period, and savings over £16,000 usually prevent a claim. You may be able to request an advance while waiting, but it is repayable from future payments. Check GOV.UK or speak to a work coach about your circumstances.