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Carers allowance.
Sister in law currently gets carers allowance for looking after a relative. This is her only income at present but in May she intends to draw a works private pension. The amount she will get weekly is slightly more than the £128 weekly limit on earnings. I think she will have to give up the carers allowance but she…
Rates Bill 2020/2021
I know a lot of things are on hold and/or behind schedule these days, but just wondering if anyone already received the new Rates Bill for 2020/2021. I haven't seen anything yet, but obviously expect a slight increase, as usual. Also, do you think they will start with the DD (we pay by DD spread over the year) this month,…
Commute from Newtownards
Hi everyone, Would anyone be able to tell me what the rush hour traffic is like from Newtownards to Belfast? I am looking at buying my first house and have found an area I like in Newtownards. I work at Queen's University and would usually be in at 8 am and leave at 4 pm. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
rate relief on universal credit
does anyone know how rate relief on universal credit works .
Furloughed in Republic, live in North, rights?
My son works across border, just got furloughed last week, now finds his company can't claim the new payment in RoI as he lives in NI, can he claim the UK 80% payment up to £2500, or is he only going to get universal credit, if so, it seems very unfair, thanks
mc causlands belfast airport car park
I had booked 8 days in mc causlands belfast airport car park for the end of april,but due to the coronavirus our holiday has been cancelled.so i contacted mc causlands to ask for a refund but was told that the only way i can get one is to re book another stay and pay it in full,then i will get my original refund. Can they…
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