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Does the 2 child cap apply to men with new partners
Child benefit is usually claimed by the mother. If a man has two children with one woman then has more children with another woman or women will he and his new partner be able to claim benefits for his 3rd or 4th child ?
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Tax Credits finalisation for 2023/24 - Help!
I am having problems getting this closed off. In April I was sent a statement giving my salary as S (say), other income as O (say, which is correct). I rang them up and, after being on hold for nearly an hour got through to someone to advise them of my personal pension contributions made from my bank account, P (gross)…
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Maternity benefits
Hi, i am a promoted teacher living in Scotland. Due to our household income JUAT being over the threshold, we don’t normally qualify for any child benefit etc. We don’t take the Childcare payment either as we would have to pay it all back. However, as I am on Maternity leave again (and child 1 still attending Nursery or…
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Pension Credit (Legacy) v Universal Credit
Hi, hoping someone can offer advice on a benefit query please. I was on PC for a goodly while, which stopped in Jan when my other half took a 6-month part time contract which was £great for a while. However, now that it's over, I understand that I can't reclaim PC as my partner is a shade under retirement age...however, we…
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Reaching State Pension Age soon - Income Support/Housing Benefit Question.
Good evening all I am reaching State Pension Age this coming September. I already know that my Income Support and Carer's Allowance will be stopped. Thankfully I will be getting a full State Pension but sadly not entitled to Pension Credit. I am trying to prepare for it all and getting as much information as I can so it…
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UC claim closed - help!
I have a friend who claims UC - she is going through a very stressful time at the moment. For the past three months she has had an action in her journal ‘Because of your recent change of circumstances, you need to accept a new commitment. You can find this in your to-do list.
It is important for you to accept your new…
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Anyone overpaying pension to maximise UC, then fill SA101 at end of year?
Anyone overpaying pension to maximise UC, then fill SA101 at end of year?
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PIP Mobility Question.
Hi folks, Our teenage son is being migrated from DLA to PIP, he has severe learning difficulties, Autism and is non-verbal, also has epilepsy. We have to keep an eye on him at all times when out and about, walk beside him etc, hold his arm so that he doesn't wander off. As regards the PIP Mobility question about being able…
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Universal credit messy divorce 2 homes
Hi I’m in desperate need of help for the short term please don’t judge. Going through a messy divorce for a year. ex H has given up job and claiming he has no money. He has failed to pay maintenance pending suit. He pays nothing. I have 5 kids (3 dependent 2 university age). We have 2 homes one was our family home and he…
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Pension Credit Delays
Would anyone happen to have any information around delays to Pension Credit applications? My mother in law applied in early February and has still not received a decision through. On calling in, she has been promised callbacks that have never happened and now money is really getting tight. How can we go about applying…
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Carers allowance and earnings / tax
I claim carers allowance and have recently started very part time work. My net earnings after tax and pension deductions puts me below the earnings threshold. Without tax I will be above the threshold and lose my carers allowance. I have an occupational pension. Majority of my tax code allowance is set against my pension…
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Universal credit payment went from £98 to £207 overnight, why?
I asked them in my universal credit journal but getting no answer. Some 6.7% increase is expected (https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-confirms-millions-higher-universal-29129551) but in my case it's over 200% increase. I had zero income for several months now (I'm in software development, there's…
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Contribution Esa and moving to UC
Hi, my husband is on CB Esa, we also get HB and CTC/WTC. I'm expecting the planned migration to UC at some point. I understand the HB/CTC/WTC will move over to UC. What happens to the Esa? Does that move onto new style Esa or stay as CB based? TIA
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18 year old just signed on to Universal Credit
My son has started his own claim. Do I need to contact Universal Credit or will the changes be actioned automatically? His official college finish date is 31 July. I don't know if I should put this in my own journal ?
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Where can I find the figures I submitted for universal credit in previous months
I submitted a few months of bank transfer and cash payments into my business but didn't write them down. Is there anywhere I can find these figures. I want make sure my yearly tax return matches 12 of my universal credit figures
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MSE News: Martin explains the 'two-child benefit cap'
If you're confused by the 'two-child benefit cap' and what it really means, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has shared a quick and simple video briefing. Read the full story: 'Martin Lewis: Confused by the difference between the 'two-child benefit cap' and limits on Child Benefit? An explainer' If you haven’t…
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UC, AET carers element
Hi, we have an open UC claim. I claim the carers element, my partner was full time employed until last week. (His company is going bust, but he has not been officially told yet, he has been put on short term lay off) This month he has earnt £1250. is this enough for AET, with me unable to work as I am a carer. Thanks in…
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Contacting DWP (ESA)
I only need to update my address Moved 2 weeks ago. Have phoned almost daily. I can get passed security but after that I'm constantly on hold. I've tried phoning at different times. Can I go to the job centre with ID and proof of address and change it that way? (Stil in the same LA so it's still ESA for me and not UC)
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Mixed age couple, husband starting pension & wife starting UC, think we were advised wrong eek!
We spoke to Citizen's Advice back in March as hubby received a letter regarding stopping our IS claim as he will start to claim his pension (23/06/24) Citizen's Advice then sent through different scenarios showing amounts showing both outcomes both with and without me being added to LCWRA and husband on state pension. We…
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Should I switch to universal credit?
This is the place to discuss our new Should I switch to universal credit guide? We'd love to hear your thoughts, personal experiences, and general feedback. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read our New to Forum? Intro Guide.
