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When can an 18 year old sign on?
My stepson has just finished his A-levels (yesterday) and wants to know when he can 'sign on'. He was 18 in January. Can he do it now or does he have to wait until the end of the school year?
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p60 and overpayment tax credits.
Hi all. myself and partner have just recieved our p60s and theres a difference of plus £1.450 between the two of us.... from our last p60 that we gave our figures last renewal for tax credits.... we did a couple of extra bank holidays each throughout the year which we recieved double for and both did a first aid course and…
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Income Support A2 Review Claim Form ?
This morning in the post I received the Income Support A2 Review Claim form and I'm just wondering why ? I've been getting income support for 3 years now and I've never had one of these forms ... On the form they've stamped 'Benefit Integrity Centre Totton Bic' I thought the review was every 6 months with an interview ?…
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tax credits update
Hi to all have just rung tax credits with regards to renewals and was told a new system is in place for people who claim childcare they are double checking claims and the renewals are taking longer to renew i renewed mind on the 13 may has anyone else renewed theirs on or around that time and have childcare if so are you…
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Too late??
My best mate came over my place last night in a state about his financial affairs, mainly as a result of him sticking his head in the sand - so I'm trying to help him sort some things out out. One of the debts relates to a benefit overpayment. I suspect I already know the answer, but have to ask anyway... once a debt of…
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sent something to chester BDC by signed for.
I sent something to Chester BDC yesterday 1st class as wanted to make sure they got it but looking at the royal mail website they did not get it today so what will happen to it if royal mail goes to post there post to them tomorrow and there is no one there? Will royal mail leave them a card or what? Just worried they wont…
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moving house and benefits
I currently have my flat on the market and it's taking ages to sell. I want to move to a different part of the country and am considering renting out my place and just going.I'm currently employed full time and don't have a job to go to in my planned new location. What would be my position regarding claiming jobseekers…
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Tax Credits and Pension Deductions
I hope someone can help me to clear this up. My P60 gives a figure for Gross Pay and then a figure for Pay which is Gross Pay minus Pension Deductions but before Tax and NI. The notes for renewing Tax Credits say not to deduct any contributions made through your employer. My P60 says for Tax Returns or Tax Credit claims to…
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Complience Letter re: child care payments (merged)
Hi, please help me, I'm so upset. Got home today to find a complience letter asking for two things invoices relating to child carers invoices for the last year and contracts with the provider. Why have they asked me to do this? Has someone reported me? I have less than 2 weeks to supply it all. Firstly I do not have a…
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What benefits can I get
My Daughter is married with 3 children under 9, live in rented housing association property and her husband has recently been diagnosed with Terminal Cancer and is unable to work. My Daughter works 16 hours per week and gets child Tax credits and she is applying for working Tax credits. Are there any other credits or…
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Spouse Visa and Work
I am in receipt of Pension Credit, whilst my wife has a Spouse Visa and has been present in the UK since February. She has no recourse to public funds. I am still paid the single person's Pension Credit. The question is what will happen if she gets a job. Will the pay be deducted from my Pension Credit, or will I possibly…
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Disability Living Allowance eligibility
Hi, I was wondeirng if anyone could help. I have been told to claim DLA you need to meet the following criteria: you are unable or virtually unable to walk without severe discomfort, or at risk of endangering your life or causing deterioration in your health by making the effort to walk. would someone can only walk 10-15…
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jsa bank holiday payment??
does any1 know if i will get jsa early due to bank holiday? signing day was thursday and money is in bank by tuesday normally. i bank with rbs. thanks
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Council Tax
Any advice would be appreciated....I have got in a right mess with my Council Tax, up to the end of March I owed £1900 in Council Tax which I was paying back at £30 per week, since I received my new council tax bill i have continued to pay the £30 per week but today i have received a notice to pay the £220 i owe for this…
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HB-Time limit of sorting claim?
We have applied for HB, we won't be entitled for the full amount but the amount entitled will make a difference to our family. It has been 11 weeks since all the forms went in & we were told they had all the info, everytime I ring I get told they are behind with the claims but don't worry it'll be sorted. What is the usual…
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SMI payment query.
Hi all, I'm in need of some advice. My dad called up the pension service to find out how much would be paid each month for SMI, they claim they're only paying £4.50 a MONTH How the heck can that be right? I get £124.98 a month for SMI, but my dad is only due £4.50? The mortgage is split between three people Total mortgage…
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overpayment of job seekers allowence
i received a letter from a collection agency about overpayment of jobseekers allowance fromm 1999, this is the only letter i have recieved, i am just wondering if i would need to repay this as it's was over 10 years ago.
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Housing benefit for mature full time student living with employed partner
Hi everyone, Just looking for some advise regarding housing benefit. I'm a 26-year-old full time mature student and my partner is the same age and working full time. I'm aware that as a full time student I cannot claim any housing benefit but could my partner? She is working as a commis chef but only getting around 25…
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Carer and DLA
I wonder if anybody could offer advice. My partner has a long term mental illness and is a suicide risk. He needs day to day help and supervision, particularly in monitoring his meds, cooking, personal care etc. A few years ago, he had an accident in his former flat. He was living in squalor, because he was unable to look…
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Interview under caution
I was interviewed under caution for benefit fraud 7 months ago. I am not proud and have felt totally ashamed since. I have paid back all the money and am still waiting for the outcome. I am now looking for work and am unsure how to fill in the section on application forms regarding crb checks and enhanced disclosures. Do I…
