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Housing benefits allowance
Hi there I there a way to find out what the maximum housing benifit allowances are. is there a chart for each region? thanks
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Housing benefit and bank statements
I have been told to supply bank statements including full transaction details as evidence to support my Housing benefit claim. Is this legal or do I have to supply them?
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Help to save more than once
Hi all A quick question that I cannot find the answer to anywhere. We opened some help to save accounts and maxed them out about 5 years ago what on tax credits. We have since moved to universal credit and I am trying to find out if we could start new help to save accounts or is it just a one time thing? This is driving me…
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Does this board need a rename?
(I originally posted this on the 'Site feedback and Forum Help' section, but got no response there. https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6666774/mse-benefits-tax-credits-board#latest ). So here it is again, this time as a poll. As Tax Credits in the UK were abolished over a year ago now, in April 2026, isn't it…
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UC - Transitional Protection element reduced
I have just checked a new UC statement and the Transitional Protection element has been reduced by £31.29. UC state on the statement that it has been reduced because the UC amount has increased. The standard allowance and LCWRA have increased by the amount the TP has decreased. Is this correct? Any help appreciated
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Reduction in Universal Credit due to rent increase
I moved to Universal Credit last year from ESA. I am in the LCWRA and (supposidly) receive transitional protection. However, my last payment went down to the tune of £60. So I am now getting £60 less a month in my bank. I have had no increase in the amount of out of work benefits that I receive. That has stayed the same as…
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Pension credit confusion 🤯
Im trying to help my mum, she's 69 and receives basic state pension and a small works pension her husband is 60 and still works but im unsure if she is eligible for the pension credit as she retired over 6 years ago due to ill help(she also gets pip) but shd applied for universal credit and it said she wasn't entitled to…
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Waiting for Council to process my Housing Benefit since moving to State Pension
Hi thought I'd start new thread hope that's okay. I get a bit stressed out about these things and you're all so kind. I've been waiting since 26 February for council to update my housing benefit and council tax support since moving to State Pension and Pension Credits on 18th February. I've had no Housing Benefit for two…
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Fresh ADP application whilst at tribunal
My adp is currently stuck at tribunal stage and has been for months, I believe you can trigger a new application with sss whilst you are waiting? Does the backdate go from the date you triggered your fresh application, or from the date of the tribunal decision? I called the sss 0800 number and they said I can make a fresh…
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SMI for under 18
Hello all. My son has a severe mental impairment but is only 8, would we be eligible for any council tax reduction given his age? It is unclear on my LA's website and they closed my query without explanation so I am currently none the wiser to if it is worth pursuing. Thanks.
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UC and inheritance.
I'm in the fortunate position of receiving some inheritance probably around £32.000. I know i can pay some debts off but would like to buy myself a second hand car. I have a motability car at the minute but the advance payments are ever increasing.IE, my last car had an advance payment of £2000. I cant find any guidance on…
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Warm Home Discount winter 2026-27; new eligibility rules for Scotland.
I have just noticed that new legislation came into force on May 1st 2026 that expands the automatic eligibility for Warm Home Discount in Scotland, to bring it more into line with England/Wales. This means that more households in Scotland will now qualify automatically for a £150 Warm Home Discount next winter without…
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COL payment
I have heard that theres a new cost of living payment this summer? Im not sure how accurate this is so wondering if anyone can confirm or not and if like the other COL payments will be disregarded for Universal Credit?
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Universal Credit Savings
I'm new to Universal Credit. Just starting divorce proceedings, I have initially come away with £5k which I and my two teens started living off. I am unemployed, we have 1 teen home educated, through necessity, and previously could afford for me not to work. Obviously now not the case. When I opened a claim, I included the…
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ESA application
Hi, I’m on long term sick, I have three months until SSP runs out and then go on half pay. I just applied for new style ESA as read I can apply three months before SSP runs out. I applied online and also downloaded my current fit note, it said I’d be contacted within ten working days to arrange a telephone appointment. I…
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How long does a mandatory reconsideration take?
I wrote to the DWP asking for a mandatory reconsideration of my pension credit award as they had failed to take permanent disregards into account when assessing the award. I thought this would be a fairly straightforward procedure. Especially as I sent therm a detailed list of such disregards with dates of payments…
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Would this affect my Pension Credit
I am currently claiming Pension Savings credit and I get a small amount each week. I am considering applying to the Land Registry for a possessory title on a small piece of land I have used for the last 42 years. The land is unlikely to be worth much as it cannot be developed. It's only about 111 square metres, and access…
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2 parents claiming UC for children
Hi, I need help regarding claiming UC for children, I have 20 month old twin girls and have full PR, Father has none and isn’t on their birth certificate. I have been informed that he has been telling people that he claims UC for my children. Would this even be possible for him to do this and how could I find out as surely…
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Confusion over when Transitional Protection ends, help needed please.
Hello, I am new to the forum and need a bit of guidance as I feel quite confused and slightly overwhelmed. I apologise for the length of this discussion and if anyone has the time to advise me, I would be extremely grateful. My query is around Universal Credit and Transitional Protection in particular. For context, I was…
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Rent Error
I have noticed several people who have direct rent to the landlord or housing association have been stating they are paid by the claimant with the overpayment errors. Please check your housing costs if you've had overpayment errors; it will still happen, and message your landlord to check. This is a total mess on the UC…
