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Contributions ESA

Hi. Can anyone advise? Due to my MS, I've had to move to a house with no stairs like my other house. I am on contributions based ESA and I am on a support group too. Am I allowed tor rent it out?

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Universal credit advance payment.

Hi. Had my appointment at the job centre today. Offered £522 advance payment, is this my estimated full amount I am going to receive? The advisor didn’t know much to tell me! My circumstances are -...

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Benefit check letter after probate

Hi Our mum died in December and we have had probate back and all is good.. Then we get a letter about benefit check saying dont distribute any money as it may have to be paid back. Mum was in a care...

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Universal credit rollout delayed again - to 2024

Again Read on https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51318730 ,,,,

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Carers allowance decision

Put in a claim for carers allowance and was told last Friday it was with the decision maker and I'd hear by today. Called today as hadn't heard anything and was told a decision has been made but they...

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Self employed Pensioner and Universal credit

I wonder if anyone can tell me the following please. I am self employed and a pensioner, I claim tax credits but I am trying to find out if and when Universal Credit is rolled out in my area instead of...

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Bik

Last year I changed jobs, and noticed that my benefit in kind has continued on, meaning I now got a new tax code which shows my current works car, and a van and fuel tax, I can only assume are from my...

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Letter from DWP interview under caution

Hi. I recieved a letter from DWP asking me to attend an interview under caution. I have been going out of my mind with worry. I've always followed the rules and done everything correct. I seemed the...

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Reward vouchers

My company is offering £25 to £175 in vouchers if we are nominated as star employee - can somebody tell me if this is taxable as income if I win it?

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Mandatory reconsideration address

Does anyone know the address to send my mandatory reconsideration? I phoned UC and they said its usually done on the phone and the job centre said to write in my journal but i really need to send it...

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Sanctions While Claiming ESA Support Group

Hi All Hoping someone can clear up a query I have with regards to benefit sanctions while claiming ESA and being in the support group. I currently claim ESA for my partner and I, and I was put in the...

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Big changes to ESA amounts in 2020/21 ???

I have a severely disabled friend who is worrying a very great deal about changes he has heard about to ESA due soon when the 2020/21 year begins, which will result in a large decrease in his payments...

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Electric Vs Lease

Newbie here, handle with care! Is it more tax efficient to buy or lease a new Tesla Model 3 via a ltd company? My wife owns a limited company, we have about £9K in the business and she paid £900...

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Limited Capability for Work and appointments

Hi, I’m experiencing something odd and would appreciate some advice. I had a health assessment last February and was found to have limited capability to work. When I saw my work coach after she gave me...

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Universal credit living arrangements question..

So I have split with my partner of a long time and we are in the process of moving on. In order to get a mortgage of the value she would like, she needs universal credit as some major high street banks...

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Will I be put on UC if I change Jobs

Good morning. Can anyone please help me. I am going to change my job soon and I wondered if I would be put on UC. Presently on WTC and claiming no other benefits, moving house and changing jobs but...

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advice: flat mate pays rent I pay bills to amount equivalent

Hello So I've recently claimed universal credit I moved into a flat where the rent is 450. I stated I pay half 225 as I have my ex living with me. We are on good terms and at the start it was easier...

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Can one still claim ESA not UC ?

Im trying to help out my ex partner on all things money. Basically he had a stroke and brain seizures thats left him classed as blind, unable to work, shakes etc. His wife left him and is divorcing...

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