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Anyone else not received child benefit today ?
I bank with Norwich and Peterborough (Part of Yorkshire building society) and my child benefit has not gone in yet. Just wondered if it's just me or others have the same problem ? N&P did change their sort code a few weeks ago but existing payments didn't need to be updated because they are redirected. I have had child…
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Benefit rates
Just looking at benefit rates for the coming yearly increase and have seen that on Pension Credits that if you have an Additional Spouse.... You get extra money for them !!! What the hell? Why should you be able to claim for an extra spouse. I though the law in the UK was that you can't marry more than 1 person, so if…
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Large tax credits overpayment - advice please
Deleted post as I think I understand it now.
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2 forms of income on supported permitted work
I am on ESA and are moving from one employer to another. I have just started getting money from adsense from youtube videos and ads on a website I made. My previous employer gave me £100 per week so I cut the ads off as to not go over the £104 limit for permitted work. Now I am moving to a new job where I will only get…
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Life after tax credits
Looking for some advice please. I currently receive working family and child tax credits. My son is Autistic and in non-advanced education. In May he will be 20 and the tax credits & child benefit will stop. Is there any other financial help out there I can apply for as he's unlikely to be able to get employment anytime…
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considering not claiming JSA anymore
Long story short I was made redundant, I've been out of work for about a year and have been claiming JSA for just under 6 months. I'm considering not claiming JSA anymore despite having not found employment yet and I'm wondering what the consequences of this might be? I've heard stuff about NI contributions being effected…
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urgent advice please!
seperated from husband due to his adultery-moved house moved schools and currently single parent signing on-been looking for jobs and desperate for one, had an advisor appoint 29th jan- there was a voluntary retail course i said would give a try-an appointment was made for the 5th feb to go back (this was to help with…
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Can i claim for help with childcare- tax credits
I currently can claim for childcare through tax credits and do so when its school holidays , but today work have asked me if i can increase my hours and possible pay rise . I'm just working out if i would still be entitled to the up to 70% childcare paid if i am earning more. The rise in my wages plus my husbands wage will…
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Attendance allow - applying for other assistance
I'm asking this on behalf of my parents Mum - state pension, dla - high mob, med care Dad - state pension, small private pension, attendance low rate. Savings - under £1000 Before the attendance allowance was put in for, they don't get pension credit as there about £10pw over the guidelines for credit and savings, Council…
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Attendance Allowance advice please
Hi I'm looking for some advice with regard to benefits for my elderly father. I've never claimed myself and am finding the various sources of guidance extremely confusing. My father is 76 and is diabetic and has been for many years. He is also on medication for high blood pressure and has a heart murmur. He lives with my…
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Atos Medical advice please
Hi there, I am meant to be having an atos medical later on this afternoon for an ESA appeal. I received a phone call just now to say the assessment centre is running late and they may not be able to fit my assessment in today (despite only 3 people being booked this afternoon). I don't want to turn up and be turned away…
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child staying in education
My GS who I have residency of comes into the new rules regarding school leavers staying in education or getting an apprenticeship. He will be going to college so when do I need to inform TC's, CB and CS or will they just continue. Thanks in advance
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Car Allowance Vs Salary
Hi, I am starting a new job within the same company. I have been trying to negotiate more salary, but they have said all they can do is take £1k from my (£5k) car allowance and add £1k to my current salary. This sounds pretty pointless to me, as I will only benefit from pension contributions to the tune of £1k per annum. I…
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Childcare element wtc - How many weeks paid
Hi, Do tax credits pay for 52 weeks of the childcare element. I had it in my head they worked out the money for 50 weeks of the year to coincide with holidays from work but I can't see anything to back that up. Thanks
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PIP query
Just wondering if anyone has managed to claim back the money they were entitled to. I am talking about the people who were on DLA when they applied for PIP and had to wait 6-18 months for a decision and didn't get the difference they were entitled to. Thanks
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JSA Backdating
Hi,just trying to sort out how I will appeal against refusal to back-date of JSA.This arose as I was ill for two weeks in November2014.I contacted my advisor at the job centre to inform that my doctor had confirmed that I had a chest infection and that I was unable to attend signing.My job advisor said a form would be sent…
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Income and tax credits
I have a dilemma, so will put it as simply as I can. I am looking at renting somewhere with my partner, problem is I have two children and do only work part time, he earns a good wage BUT pays 30% of his income to his ex for child maintananxe, spousal agreement AND half her car lease!!!!thats equivalent to rent on a decent…
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Widowed Parent's Allowance
Hi, does anyone know the NI requirement in order for a widow to receive Widowed Parent's Allowance? And the scale of reduction for lower contributions etc. if possible. Quote reference if possible. Thanks in advance.
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ESA Tribunal win backpay issue
Hi everyone. This is my first time asking a question I hope someone can help me with my query. My ESA was stopped after 'I failed the ATOS medical' which was ridiculous. To cut a long story short I did eventually win the Tribunal and awarded support group and the ATOS decision was over-ruled. The question I have is about…
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Housing help... Advice please
Really don't know where to start here so sorry if this doesn't make sense.... MIL is in private rented and in receipt of HB but is £400 pcm short on her rental as her son has moved out who previously was meant to pay this shortfall - she is only on JSA herself with CTC and CB for her 16 year old so that amount is pretty…
