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Hi Ive been out of work and claiming JSA on and off for the past 4 years. I lost my job in 2009 and claimed just JSA for 6 months, then tried to set up a mobile hair dressing business and set up self...
View ArticleRenting annex to a parent - can they claim hb to pay their way?
Can I rent an annex from my son? I currently receive hb, due to ill health (broken my back twice and had a heart attack 12 months ago). Struggle to walk and do normal day to day tasks. I will receive...
View ArticleESA - Received forms asking how my illness is affecting me now
How long do I have to fill it in before they stop my benefit for not replying? I've been on ESA for 6 months, had my medical about 4 months ago and was put on the work programme. What happens if...
View ArticleBenefit Advice.
Hi all, I just wanted to see if anyone could give me some advice on benfits and my current situation. In brief, I have begun work at a local college as a 'contract' IT Lecturer but on an empoloyed...
View Articletax credits other income
i receive child tax credits and working tax credits and recently lost my wife,i have received a small cheque for under £6000 which was a life policy taken out by my wife many years ago ,do i have to...
View ArticleClaiming HB/CTB do I have to tell my landlords
For the first time in my life I have just filled in the local authority HB/CTB claim form. In the middle it says if I don't want the LA to contact my landlord don't sign & date the section. Yet at...
View ArticleESA WRAG - and JSA Work Programme durations?
Im wondering how long is it before you are put on the WRAG when claiming ESA. Is it usually within 6 months of claiming or what exactly? and how long does it last for? Same thing with JSA, when you are...
View ArticleCan I claim Child Tax Credit - Please help
Hi Guys, I have a query regarding claiming Child Tax credit. I have Indefinite Leave to remain in UK and my wife has joined me last year in July on 2 years spouse visa. We have been blessed with our...
View Articlepaying NI while unemployed
Hi My GF took redundancy in July last year and was receiving JSA (contribution based) for the last 6 months while looking for work, unfortunately she has not found anything yet. JSA has now stopped and...
View ArticleHow many hours to qualify for working tax credits as a Carer?
How many hours do you need to work if you have children and your spouse is receiving Carers Allowance for a severely disabled child? I thought it was a minimum of 16 hours still under that...
View ArticleShared room x3 or 3 bed house rate?
Hi all, Me & my two house-mates are moving house soon, as one is starting Uni in september. All single and under 35. Anyway, does anyone know, if we would get the shared room rate each for LHA, or...
View ArticleHousing Benefit
If I'm a disabled university student claiming housing benefit, can I claim housing benefit if I move out of the borough/away from where my university is? I have some independent work to do for 5 months...
View ArticleIncoming tax in UK working in Norway?
Good evening, I'm in unusual condition to define by myself if I have to pay my income to UK. Since May I have been working in the oil and gas sector for a Norwegian company in the Norwegian Sea sector....
View ArticleCan they do this?
I recieved my JSA yesterday into my bank account. I payed my rent at midnight the same day on line payment. I checked my bank today, it seems they have canceled that payment to take their bank charges...
View ArticleSingle parent...expecting - benefit help?
I am a single parent to two children and pregnant with my third. I am currently in a two bedroom but need to move to a three as soon as possible as my baby is due in June. I have a few questions : 1.)...
View ArticleCompany fuel card tax?
Hi I'll make this as factual as possible to avoid any confusion! I am a travelling rep and get a company vehicle to enable me to do my job. I currently pay for all fuel on my personal credit card and...
View ArticleAdded benefits to sick pay?
I am going to be off work for 3 months after an operation. I know I will get sick pay through work of £83 per week. Am I entitled to anything else as I have a mortgage to pay etc and £83 isn't very...
View ArticleESA for myself, partner and 4 old stopped with no notice?
Hi, needing some advice regarding ESA... - We have been on ESA for a year and a half I think, the main claimant is my partner & he claims for myself and our 4 year old daughter too. We were...
View Articlepartner is due for an operation
My partner is going for an operation, I am a night shift worker and have 3 children oldest is 14 and youngest is 9 of age. Am I entitled to time of work due to looking after my children? If so how long...
View Articlecarers allowance / attendance allowance ?
Lady next door has been looking after her mother for a few years. Her mother gets lower level attendance allowance the daughter claims no benefits at all and is living of a small amount of savings and...
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