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Can concentrix suspend payments?
I received a compliance letter regarding my childcare costs (dated 7th May!) last week. The deadline for returning the required info is 6th June which is tomorrow, however I could not post until today when I finally got all my invoices etc which I have sent recorded delivery. I have tried all week to get through to the…
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Jobseekers after quitting?
Can anyone please tell me if you are eligible to claim jobseekers allowance if you quit your job, rather than be made unemployed?
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LCS/Taxcredits
I have received a letter from LCS for over payment of tax credits, can i get this sent back to tax credits for payment plan as I am a vulnerable household
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Help with sheltered accommodation rent
Hi I'm looking for some advice regarding help with sheltered accommodation costs please. My gran is possibly moving into local authority sheltered accommodation. As she has a low income, she currently receives pension credit (made up of savings credit and a small amount of guarantee). She has an indefinite assessed income…
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Government acted unlawfully
The High Court has held that the Government breached the common law, in taking 9 months to process two claimants' PIP claims. Rejecting the Grayling/IDS defence from 2012/13, the Judge stated the Government, "took an unacceptably long time" to make payments. The ruling could lead to compensation for around 3,000 other…
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Self employed help
The OH has just opened a shop. Not takone much in, maybe £120 a week or so just now which covers shop rent and some stock. I am still employed full time although my wage won't keep us. Trying to do as much overtime as I can do but its exhausting. The main bills and mortgage are always paid. I am curious as to whether or…
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Child benefit help
I have just found out that the child benefit rules changed in 2013 for earners above £50000. I have earned between 50-60000 every year since then. My wife does not work. I have not declared it or heard anything asking for money back. What should I do? I can't afford to pay it back and certainly cannot afford any fines that…
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WTC time scales for 1st payment
Hi Just wondering as my application for WTC was completed and posted yesterday: What are the expected time scales for 1st payment. I presume I will get confirmation in writing...as my existing PIP past 3 yrs (I have M.S.) Only thing I didn't mention on the WTC form was can I request a refund for WTC as it could been…
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First sign on day monday, can't make it there what shall i do?
I went into the job centre today to sign on for the first time, well i didnt actually sign on, they took details etc and said my first sign on day is monday however i can't make it as im going up north for a week to stay with another relative, will they cancel my benefit or will they make me go into another job centre in…
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Tax Credit Renewal and Extra Payments 2015
Hi all, New to this! Just thought as I was whizzing through this afternoon in search of more info (sadly lacking) that it may be useful to have a thread dedicated to any updates people may want to give on the process of renewing their tax credits. I received my renewal pack today and submitted online, does anyone have a…
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First time poster and need help on WTC and CHB
Hi Guys, first time poster. I'm a single parent 35 year old with a 16 year old daughter who is finishing school in the next month. She was originally going to college but has since changed her mind and doesn't know whether she wants to go into an apprenticeship. I've received my renewal and I'm worried that I will lose all…
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Tax credits and work expenses we're worse off
Hi all can anyone please help with our current tax credits situation Last year my husband was transferred to a new place of work due to redundancies at former place of employment. His new job entails traveling around. he has to use our car for the traveling and claims back the expenses at end of month. Here lies the…
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What Support For Children Coming Out Of Care?
I realise the title might not be clear, and I may have posted this in the wrong forum (it isn't clear where best to post this, sorry!). In short, a relative has become temporary guardian of two young children and will become permanent guardian to them within one year. They've had to move across the country after spending a…
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is anyone there?
shocking!!!! :mad::mad::mad: 34 minutes on hold to tax credits trying to speak to a person - and counting..........
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savings
i am self employed and claiming tax credits and i have some isas do i have to declare them as they ask to put down any interest on savings or is it just interest on savings in a bank/building society also i have saved into a investment bond towards my pension i dont get any income from them,thanks
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2015 Tory benefit cuts? What Date will they reveal their policies? +when they start ?
As the Tories are said to reduce welfare benefits to make up the welfare reforms (£xx cuts to benefits ) whether taxing them, removing certain ones, or reducing the bill in any other way. Then when will we the public get to hear about what these changes are? -what month will we be informed?? When will these policies…
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Instructed to attend ESA medical without recieving ESA50 form HELP PLEASE
Hello all i am hoping for some clarification here, i hae recieved a letter telling me to attend an asessmen on the 24th, but i have not recieved a ESA50 form? the last time i had one was 2013 and it was decided from that i did not need an asessment, but this time as i said they have not sent me the form first, what shall i…
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Job centre photocopy my medical papers ?
Hi Ive completed my ESA assessment medical form. I have about 60-70 pages of medical reports to send. If I go to my local job centre- will they copy them or scan them for me ? I just cant afford another lot of copies to be done ?
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want to thank the forum
i just want to thank the forum as ive applied for PIP and ESA and was awarded both standard living and mobility for PIP and support group on esa with the enhanced premium. so thanks again as the information on the forums has helped alot
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HMRC phone number to get my p60?
Does anyone know the HMRC phone number where I can either get my P.60 or a copy as I have not received from HMRC/Jobcentre for the period I was unemployed last year. Thank you