Universal Credit, Self Employed, Single Parent.
Hi, I'd like to know what the current state of play is with regard UC, single parenting (youngest 5) and self employment. 1. I understand we will be expected to earn at least minimum wage. 2. I have...
View ArticleJSA Live transfer?
Hello everyone I'm not sure if i am posting in the right place so i apologize if its not. I've known for some time i would be moving, but i wasn't definite on the date. All of a sudden i had to go...
View ArticleWaiting days
If you sign on for JSA and serve your three waiting days (three days where no money is payable) and then become ill, so transfer to ESA, do you then have to serve a second period of three waiting days?
View ArticleAdvice on Self-Employment, Jobseeker's Allowance
I have a rather difficult situation, regarding Jobseeker's Allowance, tax, and potential work, and would appreciate any accurate advice. After losing my job with a charity around two years ago, I...
View ArticleAlternative to ESA for Severly Disabled?
Hey Guys, i'm writing this on behalf of my friend, i'll stick to the facts as not to waffle on - 21 years ago he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer that resulted in the total loss of his left leg...
View ArticleNew Childcare Allowance 2015 Query!
So currently my partner and I can save £933 a year EACH with the childcare vouchers, a total of £1800, and this new scheme mean i'll be saving £1200 per child. A Loss of £600. Is this right or have I...
View ArticleGrants for new home
Hi me and my partner have recently separated and im bidding for a council flat. When they rehouse me I have no furniture curtains etc I am currently in receipt of jobseekers allowance is there any kind...
View ArticleThree Big Lies of Welfare Reform
This is an extract from a blog by Gareth Morgan, who has been modeling in detail the effects of Universal Credit. The original can be found here the below are short extracts. Quote: Lie Number 1 ...
View ArticleJSA = Tax
Is JSA taxable? If JSA is £71.00, is that what's paid, or is tax deducted, i.e. less is paid? I was unemployed for 6 months, I've now received notifaction I owe £200.00 from 2010, due to not paying tax...
View Articlecredits
hi again I was advised yesterday that I would receive nat ins credits (am on sda) towards my state pension. if I were to take my ex back in would it affect my state pension. ie would I lose these...
View ArticleESA enquiry
Hi, can someone please help me answer this question for my friend. My friend's son has been on ESA (support group) for over 2 years and has recently moved out of the family home to live with his...
View Articlehow will a 0hr contract untill the summer affect my housing benefit
hi, just looking for some advice as i am all over the place with worry atm... i have taken on a 0hr contract for work for three months until the summer scheme starts,and then its full time work, which...
View Articlefree dental treatment?
Can anyone help me please? I wanted to know how much you can earn to be eligable for free dental treatment?
View Articlepensioners over 65
The chancellor has intimated the freezing of the 65-74 tax allowance. Do fellow forumites think he might change his mind
View ArticleFinding it all very confusing
Hi there, I'm on Contributory ESA in the support group and get DLA as well. I just received the new council tax stuff through the post and my first question is does everyone have to pay now no matter...
View Articledla question over payments
Hiya Any advice appreciated Iv had a decision over my dla it's staying the same But the lady told.me she didn't no how much my new first payment will Be Im on low rate mobility They are paying me from...
View ArticleWTC credit question - getting more/less than £15,860
I'm looking to sign up to an evening class and it says if you are in receipt of Working Tax Credit (with an annual household income of less than £15,860) you get the course a lot cheaper. £13 instead...
View ArticleMy Council Tax Bill arrived and hardly no change
My bill arrived today and my bill is only £26.12 higher than last year, spread over 10 months is just £2.61 a month :0) It could have been worse :j
View Articleworking over-time and tax credits...do i need to let HMRC know??
My partner works 16 hrs a week and I work 40-50 hrs a week between two jobs. We have a 2 year old also. my main queation and concern is, at my main job im contracted to 20 hrs a week but I have been...
View ArticleESA ending this year
Hiya, I am currently in the ESA support group, and as I understand it ESA will be ending later this year. What will be replacing it? Will I have to reapply and go through the whole rigmarole of...
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