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Self employed universal credit
After my work related interview today which I might add went well with my work coach I was left bemused when I asked the question what does it mean at the discretion of the work coach wether or not they would be able to extend the suspension of the minimum income floor after it ceases at the beginning of august , her reply…
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Universal credit and protected Trust Deed Scotland.
Dear all, Owing to lockdown I have been receiving universal credit housing benefit since last July. I have got a p/t job now and will hopefully be f/t soon. on the 28/05/2021 I received a message from universal credit stating that I had been receiving this benefit wrongly owing to me having a “non commercial tenancy” which…
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HICBC Landmark Case could result in Refunds for 100's of thousand of victims
Looks like we could be in line for full refunds. I fall into this category as I'm sure lots of others too. https://ifamagazine.com/article/hundreds-of-thousands-of-taxpayers-to-benefit-as-hmrc-loses-landmark-case-challenging-high-income-child-benefit-charge/
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PIP Review Form
I completed my Award Review form with the help from an advisor from Citizens Advice. The deadline was 17th June and she posted it week ending 13th June. DWP says the form was not received in time and they are stopping my payments. I’m currently on hold ( over an hour) to speak to someone. What will happen now? My PIP was…
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What is best option to do
Good morning, On 20 June 2020 I began a new claim for New Style ESA. as of 19 June 2021 I had all my payments for the year a I should; on 2 July 2021 I only had £10.68. I was told by person on phone provided I had a Fit Note I should still get ESA till a decision is made, I think this person is wrong who said this as…
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Maternity leave in England and Spain (2 jobs)
Hi everybody, My partner, the mother, born in the UK, moved to Spain for 15 years from the age of 8 to 24, moved back over to the UK in March 2020 and has lived here since. We are expecting our first child in November time and are trying to plan our finances and plan what maternity pay we are entitled to. However, it is…
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eBay and Working Tax Credits
I am currently getting pip and will be working part time 12 hours a week soon with an employer. I have been selling on ebay on and off for years I was wondering if I was to do this on a more regular basis say 4 hours a week this brings my total working hours to 16 then would I be able to claim working tax credit and would…
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Care home fees
I’m after some advice. My mum has been in current residential care home for over 5 years. She has a physical disability, doesn’t qualify for CHC funding, mentally she is fine. When she first moved there she was funded by the local authority and this care home did not require top up fees. At the time my dad lived in the…
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Universal Credit
Can anyone explain how renting out a house affects Uc entitlement ? Person moved in with a friend whilst unwell and rented her house ( mortgaged ) out to tenants. Does not claim any rent element on UC. House is not for sale as the person is hoping to move back in when well enough. Thanks.
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17 year old quitting college
My 17 year old daughter has announced that she is not going back to college in September due to her anxiety and mental health. That is fine and I will support her with this. I currently claim tax credits and wpa so will lose a fair chunk of income if she does not go back. Although I had planned for this happening next year…
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PIP status unknown after assessment
Hi, I had my assessment with Capita two weeks ago. I phoned DWP today to request a copy of the report. They said they haven’t yet received it and that I should speak to Capita as they are normally received back at DWP within 3-4 working days. DWP suggested it may have been called for audit within Capita and this could be…
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Bare Trusts and CTC claim
Does anyone know if money held in bare trusts for children by parents needs to be included in the interest/dividend calculation for CTC? I have tried to find guidance on Gov.uk to no avail. Guidance is clear that we need to include the interest/dividends on our tax returns but nothing about CTC. thanks
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Waiting times for pip 2021/Medical evidence
Hi, I sent my pip application form off the 3rd week of April 2021,and still haven't heard anything not even a message to say it's been received.I just wanted to know if this was to be expected or if I should be worried it's maybe lost?And generally what are the wait times now before you get your assessment? Also,is medical…
