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im baffled with UC
Hi, I have just been swapped over from esa to UC . it should have been paid on the 16th but i contacted them and they said they would release the funds, they did say that they were still waiting to have confirmation that the rental part f my housing costs needs to be confirmed by the housing association. The payment I just…
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Universal credit advice for a friend - search for work or receive sanctions
I am looking for some advice on behalf of a friend who is currently claiming UC and works part time (16 hours a week); she has recently been advised that she needs to search for more work otherwise she will receive sanctions and is concerned that this will end up with her being made homeless; I know she struggles already…
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Problems with Universal Credit awarding National Insurance Credits
Hi there, I'm on the Money team and am back from maternity leave covering benefits and pensions. We have had a handful of readers get in touch with us concerned that their NI credits awarded via Universal Credit are missing. We understand that a relatively new system was put in place to automate this and want to get a…
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Capital disregard period coming to an end
I own a property abroad and have declared everything truthfully, including when I put it up for sale six months (26 weeks) ago. I have also provided ample evidence and explanations. The property is worth more than £16,000. The capital has kindly been disregarded by the DM a few months back, but the disregard period is now…
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help
my mum is 85 and on full pension credit and gets her housing (privately rented) paid for her and her council tax paid etc. She is moving to an almshouse in another county. How do we go about changing her benefits from one council to another?
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Rent Increases and UC Migration Notice
So finally I received the migration notice to be claimed by 17th July 2025 Having just notified the council of Housing Association increases and getting the new update, the new rates start in mid-May from the council. My question is, is it best to wait until new rent amounts are due to start the Universal Credit claim, or…
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subletting a room whilst on UC
Hello, I am a single mum with two boys. I receive UC and the housing element of it. My boys are older and sometimes spend time with their father. I was thinking of letting their room out to students whilst their at not at home to make a little extra money. I read that you can make up to £7500 a year renting a room and that…
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Child benefit
Currently my wife is receiving £170.20 per month from HMRC Child benefit. Her basic salary is £18,500 and my basic salary has just increased to £52k before tax and not including any overtime. Can she still claim the benefits or is it now time to stop? I have looked but still confused. Any help would be appreciated
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Pet insurance and pet food expenses on universal credit
Hello newbie here , my partner and I are in a legacy benefit and will be changing over to uc when they say but I’m worried on how they will see a debt of 107 per month for pet insurance and bills for pet food as he eats better than us! He’s a 20 year old fur baby with multiple condition who is our emotional support and our…
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Reconfirm Free Childcare
Hi my little boy started nursery at the end of February this year and I was given my 10 digit code for the free childcare on 5th February. I received an email from the government this morning telling me I have to reconfirm all my details by 20th May to continue getting the free childcare. I was aware already I have to do…
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UC Monthly Assessment & PayPal
Hi I have over £6000 in my bank so I know I need to declare it every month. Do I also have to put my PayPal balance? If so do I still need to declare zero balance PayPal?
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Claiming universal credit when setting up my own business
Hi all! I was wondering if someone could help me with the below please: I am currently employed, however I am looking to resign to set up my own business. I have funding for this business, so I will be able to provide a realistic business plan etc to universal credit. My questions are: * If I resign from my job and then…
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How do UC know about money in bank
Previously I posted about my situation having to give up my job to care for my daughter. I recieved a PILON payment and loss of office payment. This took me over £16,000. Thanks to everyone that answered. I have paid my two overdrafts, car repairs and a couple of debts so am now under £16,000. UC obviously know about the…
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Contributions based ESA, Universal Credit and medical compensation payment / Trust fund
How would a medical compensation payout affect contributions based ESA? How about for Universal Credit (presuming the ESA will end and I will have to apply for UC because of proposed changes). How would any Trust fund work if the damages go into that and not directly to me? Thank you
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ESA Credits only claim
I phoned ESA this morning to do a ESA credits only claim for my 16 year old child. I made it very clear to the person on the phone that I want a ESA credits only claim no money. He wanted my bank details I said to him but there is going to be no money involved. But he insisted that if he leaves it blank the application…
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Changing bank details CA
How long should it take for CA to change the bank details from one account to another?. I contacted CA on Thursday after finding out my CA was still in payment despite demanding and being assured it was stopped, and I changed my bank details from my ex partners to mine but it appears the money is still being sent to my…
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Deprivation of capital on UC question?
Hello all We have a question in relation to deprivation of capital in Universal Credits. We owe my mother about £7,000 for money she paid to me to repair things in our new home that we bought that had urgent repairs over the last 1 year. We are currently in the first year of capital protection of UC since switching from…
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UC and CA
I’m wondering if anyone can enlighten me as to what is happening? My husband and I each claim CA for our 2 children UC usually list one of us getting £198.31 as a carer but the other as getting nothing in the payment section and then both of us getting deductions of £354.90 each. This month it listed one of us getting…
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Full state pension & Housing Benefit
Come October I will start collecting my state pension. I am eligible for the full state pension. Just wondering whether my rent will be paid in full. Its a housing association low rent in London and I live alone. Also I have under £10,000 lump sum in a pension I haven't touched
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Applied for UC (transition) from ESA and got a "details of employee leaving work" form today
With my details on it even though I'm not and haven't been recently employed. Is this normal? Does this mean I am now expected to work even though I was assessed as being disabled?
