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How does it work?
Someone I know is appealing being in the WRAG, he feels he should be in the support group, he has had the letter saying its going to tribunal but not had a date for the hearing yet. He has been getting the full WRAG rate since April 2012, I believe the difference in payment for support group is £5, so if he wins the…
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Reclaiming unpaid JSA
Hello, i'm new to this forum, and wonder if you can help with a problem that has been frustrating me for a few days now. I have recently had to claim JSA due to loosing my job. I claimed for a period of just under 5 weeks, in all. I decided not to attend my final sign-on appointment on the 12th of June, as I knew I would…
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Where do I send my tax credit renewal to?`
I have lost (in the midst of our flooded house being recovered and renovated) the return envelope, can anybody point me (or the envelope) in the right direction? Thank you kindly.
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Paying Tax when working for a US company but living in the UK
I recently gained employment with a US publishing company, working from home in the UK as a social media marketer. I called up the inland revenue to complete my tax credits annual renewal, and upon giving them the US address of my new employer, they told me that as it was outside of the UK I would not have a PAYE number.…
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returning to the UK, broke, with children, what help can I get?
I'm about to return to the UK after 4 years in Asia. My husband started his own business abroad, which has failed and we're in serious debt (our joint bank accounts here have been frozen by the authorities). I'm returning alone, with my two children, while my husband stays in Asia trying to salvage what he can from the…
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Basic tax credits question
OK. So if I'm out of work and based on this I reckon my families income for the year will be £20K for the tax year. So my tax credit claim goes in on this basis. If I then get a job my income could potentially increase greatly and push me way over the limit. What happens then? Do you then have to pay all the tax credits…
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JSA and temporary work
Hi, my brother is due to sign on in a few days but has been offered some temporary work for the rest of the week. Is it possible for him to put his JSA on hold for a week or does he have to end his claim and start all over again when the work comes to an end? Also what should he do about not being able to attend signing on…
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Self-employment benefits
Hi all, I have a quick question regarding self-employment and whether or not I am entitled to any benefits whilst self-employed. My situation is this, I am currently living with my parents and I am 29 years old. I do not currently have any bills to pay. I have devised an action plan that I will reveal to whoever needs to…
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when are savings not savings? (house sale proceeds)
If you are in receipt of means tested benefits and own a house outright, if there is then a gap between selling your house and buying another, is this cash counted as savings for the sake of means tested benefits? The scenario I am thinking of is if the house is my primary residence, but when I sell, I want to rent for say…
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Neglect in Care Home substantiated ? affect benefits
First of all, I don't know if this is in the right forum My 84 year old Aunt suffered neglect in a nursing home, resulting in her breaking her leg, she then developed pneumonia and was in a critical condition. We made a complaint against the N/H to the local council who carried out an investigation which concluded "neglect…
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Daughter through college ... Then Uni?
Hi... Hoping someone here may be able to help/advice? My daughter who I have been receiving benefits for is 19 now and I will stop receiving benefits for her in a month... She wants to stay at college but is worried that she wont be able to claim benefits if she is studying at college... Is this true? I would support her…
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Benefits you can't get if you've got savings
I understand the limit is pretty low. Is there any LEGITIMATE and LEGAL way to stop this? For instance, if I've got outstanding credit card bills then I should be able to use my savings to pay this off? Do the benefits people actually ask for bank statements to check what you have? Also, if my wife is currently on…
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single mum on benefits, getting back with ex - telling DSS/HMRC. worried.
hi there split up with ex about 18 months ago, and as i have 2 children but we have recently been seeing eachother again :o we would like him to move back in and try again. i am really happy because its what i have wanted ever since we split up. but anyway - he has gave his notice to his housemate and is moving out at the…
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Can Mum claim PIP?
My Mum was a full time carer for her mum for 11 years until nan passed away just over 2 years ago. Following nan passing, mum went to the Job Centre to claim Job Seekers only to be told that due to her NI not being paid she couldn't claim. Mum has now found out the she has a large chance of being officially diagnosed as…
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Query on possible over or under payment?!
Hi all I was hoping someone may be able to help me with a tax credits query... Last year, I claimed for a few months when I was left as a single parent. We reconciled, so I stopped my claim immediately. I received a letter saying I had been overpaid by £200 and that I would not hear until after April 2013 what would be…
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Pension Credit and Earning
Can anyone offer any help/advice please ? I am in receipt of state pension and pension credit (guaranteed) with no other income. I lodge at the moment. My query is: I have been forced to downsize and have been selling off my unwanted stuff on ebay, now I understand this is perfectly acceptable, but now I would like to take…
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Not sure how to help 65 year old mum living on very little
My mum and I fell out 7 years ago and yesterday she phoned me out of the blue in a desperate state. She needs help and I'm not really sure where to start. A bit of background. She is 65 and single (divorced 30 years ago) No savings as such about £3000 and gets the state pension plus a very small works one of an extra £40 a…
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JSA Self Employment and Housing
I am living alone, no dependents (apart from dog) in two bed house, renting privately. My rent is £395 per month. I receive £320 HB and then there's the poll tax element to pay too. Also on JSA which after water rates automatically going out is £60 per week. ANyway, it is a nightmare trying to get the rent together every…
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ESA and work programme?
I am confused. I have been on ESA 7-8 months (ish) and have recieved a letter from my old Work programme provider today stating I need to attend a "work focused interview to search for work" on 19th July. Now, I am signed off with Anxiety and depression- in the middle of treatment which my psych is saying could take…
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education voucher?
Good evening everybody! I moved to UK two weeks ago. I come from Germany. At the moment I am receiving Jobseekers' allowance but I hope that soon I will find a job. In Germany if you are registered as jobseeker you can apply for a so called "Bildungsgutschein" which in English should be something like "education voucher".…
