HB for single person if more than one bedroom?
If you are under 35 and are entitled to £53 per week HB would you still be entitled to it if you rented out a three bedroom house for £90/week. Or would they not pay it as you have extra bedrooms?
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View ArticleSSP ending??
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I took a job on 14k a year. When I went my induction I was told this included 5% pension contribution from my employer. They do not have a pension scheme set up , but pay the 5% so that employees can...
View ArticleBenefits with 100% commision only employment
Hi guys, I have a couple questions, hopefully someone can help. 1: Can you claim JSA if you are on a 100% commission only job? (As you may earn only £30 in commission for the week for example) 2: can...
View ArticleRe-claiming ESA
I was on contribution ESA for 5 months and left to start a part time job at 16 hours. I found the job too demanding after 2 weeks so have had to leave. I feel I might be able to carry out work if it...
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View ArticleDon't know where to start...
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Hello all my husband has failed his esa :mad:they say they will pay him last payment on 7th march.would he be allowed to claim jsa or something else thank you,
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