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Dla
My husband has asked for a re assessment for dla. He is on the very lowest amount. How long does this normally take before they decide please
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Universal Credit - Property Ownership Query
Hi, i need to ask some advice. Me and my partner are really struggling at the moment and under normal circumstances would be entitled to Universal Credit, however i am on the deeds of my Dad;s house. I don't live at the property and never intend to move back there... its my dads house and will be his until something…
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Can one still claim ESA not UC ?
Im trying to help out my ex partner on all things money. Basically he had a stroke and brain seizures thats left him classed as blind, unable to work, shakes etc. His wife left him and is divorcing him. Ive stepped in to try and work through the minefield of benefits despite us being estranged for many years. He’s my kids…
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advice: flat mate pays rent I pay bills to amount equivalent
Hello So I've recently claimed universal credit I moved into a flat where the rent is 450. I stated I pay half 225 as I have my ex living with me. We are on good terms and at the start it was easier for her to pay the rent and me pay all the other bills (council tax water electric good ect) I went for my appointment and…
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Will I be put on UC if I change Jobs
Good morning. Can anyone please help me. I am going to change my job soon and I wondered if I would be put on UC. Presently on WTC and claiming no other benefits, moving house and changing jobs but really worried about being put on UC. Thank you
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Universal credit living arrangements question..
So I have split with my partner of a long time and we are in the process of moving on. In order to get a mortgage of the value she would like, she needs universal credit as some major high street banks are offering mortgages which take UC as income.. So our quandary is this.. We have options on living arrangements for the…
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Limited Capability for Work and appointments
Hi, I’m experiencing something odd and would appreciate some advice. I had a health assessment last February and was found to have limited capability to work. When I saw my work coach after she gave me simple tasks like sorting a CV etc as I wasn’t expected to look for work. This continued until August when I arrived at…
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Electric Vs Lease
Newbie here, handle with care! Is it more tax efficient to buy or lease a new Tesla Model 3 via a ltd company? My wife owns a limited company, we have about £9K in the business and she paid £900 corporation tax last year. We currently charge the company 40p per mile for our current car and use 20% for personal miles. I…
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Big changes to ESA amounts in 2020/21 ???
I have a severely disabled friend who is worrying a very great deal about changes he has heard about to ESA due soon when the 2020/21 year begins, which will result in a large decrease in his payments and affect his whole budgetary arrangements and living standards. I know nothing about benefits of any kind but I tried to…
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Sanctions While Claiming ESA Support Group
Hi All Hoping someone can clear up a query I have with regards to benefit sanctions while claiming ESA and being in the support group. I currently claim ESA for my partner and I, and I was put in the support group. We have just received letters today saying that my partner has to attend a work focused interview in eight…
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Mandatory reconsideration address
Does anyone know the address to send my mandatory reconsideration? I phoned UC and they said its usually done on the phone and the job centre said to write in my journal but i really need to send it today.
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Reward vouchers
My company is offering £25 to £175 in vouchers if we are nominated as star employee - can somebody tell me if this is taxable as income if I win it?
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Letter from DWP interview under caution
Hi. I recieved a letter from DWP asking me to attend an interview under caution. I have been going out of my mind with worry. I've always followed the rules and done everything correct. I seemed the advice of a solicitor who said he was stumped to. The letter says i need to be interviewed about my mobility as I recieve…
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Bik
Last year I changed jobs, and noticed that my benefit in kind has continued on, meaning I now got a new tax code which shows my current works car, and a van and fuel tax, I can only assume are from my previous employer, surely this can’t be right.
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Self employed Pensioner and Universal credit
I wonder if anyone can tell me the following please. I am self employed and a pensioner, I claim tax credits but I am trying to find out if and when Universal Credit is rolled out in my area instead of tax credits will I be able to claim Universal Credit if I am still self employed? Also I have read if I claim Pension…
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Carers allowance decision
Put in a claim for carers allowance and was told last Friday it was with the decision maker and I'd hear by today. Called today as hadn't heard anything and was told a decision has been made but they can't tell me over the phone. Is this normal or is this them avoiding telling me my claims been rejected in case I become…
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Universal credit rollout delayed again - to 2024
Again Read on https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51318730 ,,,,
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Benefit check letter after probate
Hi Our mum died in December and we have had probate back and all is good.. Then we get a letter about benefit check saying dont distribute any money as it may have to be paid back. Mum was in a care home from May last year as she had dementia, the only benefit she had was attendance allowance which we were told she was…
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Universal credit advance payment.
Hi. Had my appointment at the job centre today. Offered £522 advance payment, is this my estimated full amount I am going to receive? The advisor didn’t know much to tell me! My circumstances are - single. 29. Private tennant paying 585 a month rent. Baby due on 23/02/2020 tho this may change as I am discussing planned…
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Contributions ESA
Hi. Can anyone advise? Due to my MS, I've had to move to a house with no stairs like my other house. I am on contributions based ESA and I am on a support group too. Am I allowed tor rent it out?
