JSA and P60 (income error?)
Hi, In 2011 I claimed JSA and I was told that am not entitled. Same year JobCentre sent me for 16 weeks training how to find a job. From there I was sent for a week to do Security license. Once 16...
View ArticleEdinburgh Council Have Not Paid Housing Benefit
I'm so worried. Normally the money comes in on the last day of the month but it hasn't come in. I rent privately and an currently unemployed. There has been no change in my circumstances and the...
View ArticleIs there a maximum that can be taken from benefits?
Hi all, My friend claims JSA. I'm not sure how much he is supposed to get but he only gets £110 a fortnight after crisis loan deductions - so £55 a week. He is subject to £14 a week bedroom tax...
View ArticleDoes the housing benefit claim sound very low?
So we applied for housing benefit, at the moment my partner is not working and not claiming anything, so all we get is tax credits for 3 kids and child benefit. I work in a min wage job earning approx...
View ArticleIs there any point signing on yet? (sanctions related)
So the situation I've found myself in is this. I'm leaving my job in a week's time. I'm pretty certain I would be classed as voluntarily unemployed, and get no JSA for 13 weeks. The money I have in the...
View ArticleWRAG question
Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows how long it will be until i have to go to see an advisor? My CPN has said she will come with me as she knows I suffer anxiety and panic attacks going to new places.
View ArticleSSP and ESA help please
My other half has been off sick since 28/12/12. He has been getting 70% of his wages paid by work but this is due to stop in 3 weeks. I understand that SSP is paid for 6 months but does this start...
View ArticleESA help please
I failed my medical with Atos. I doubt people need to hear what I think of them. Anyway. When I spoke to the JC I was told that as long as I'm signed off that I will be paid ESA at assessment rate of...
View ArticleHousing Benefit - Self Employed and refusing to agree Net Profit
I applied for housing benefit earlier this year. I'm self employed, a single mum and I also do a part time job 4 hours a week for the national trust. At first I got full housing benefit but when I told...
View ArticleTax credit self employed quick question
What figure does my friend declare for earning. Gross Net after tax and insurance Net after decisions and less expenses so profit
View ArticleSole Trader / Benefits
Hello, I am currently in receipt of Hardship payments due to sanction on my JSA claim, however I have decided to go self employed as I know there is work out there. The problem I have is that when I...
View ArticleESA Arrears/Backpayment
Hi there I'm new to the forum but been reading posts on here for awhile and listen to most of ML advice. Anyway, until 2008 I was on JSA but was moved onto ESA due to health reasons. From 2009 I have...
View ArticleHB and Council Tax Support
My partner is unemployed and I work 20 hours a week so we have been getting HB and Council tax support. My partner has just been offered a temp job for 8 months, however he will be paid monthly, and I...
View ArticleWhatis considered a low income for benefits?
Hi, I am trying (and failing) to find figures for what is considered a low income for the following benefits: - Income Support - Housing Benefit Council Tax Benefits/Reductions Looking for figures...
View ArticleRenting out a property to family members who cliam housing benefit
I am wondering if it is possible for an individual to provide a property to a relative claiming housing benefit and the housing benefit still be payable. I thought that I had read somewhere that there...
View ArticleSchool Nurseries
Hi all, Can anyone tell me about nurseries at school? Our little one is currently in a private nursery but we are struggling to afford it these days. How much is it usually to put them into a primary...
View ArticleTC messed up my claim
I messed up. We had a change in situation my wife started working I tried ringing up to tell TC. On hold for ages kept getting cut off. We kept trying to get through to someone we did not know how to...
View ArticleIs the maximum I can earn £500?? UC confusion...
I have just been told on a forum that the maximum amount to live off of under universal credit is £500 a week. I am 25, live in Scotland, single, 3 children earning £30,000 a year. After tax and some...
View ArticleQuick Question
Hello Quick Question Will the tax office send out a renewal pack, for tax credits. Thanks
View ArticleClaim money back for tools/equipment using a P87
hey im new to all this expensive and form filling so im unsure what im meant to fill in where since Christmas ive spend over £2500 on tools I use every day at work. therefore im trying to claim some...
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