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None means and means tested benefits
Hi, Regarding my benefits I am currently entitled to - PIP enhanced rate, Mobility enhanced rate ESA ( SUPPORT GROUP) Industrial injuries @ 40%. I live in sheltered accommodation yet I pay full rent and full council tax (25%) single rebate. My rent is £580 p/m Council tax is £83 p/m. I have no savings, do not own property…
ADP for 16 year old, help please! (Scotland)
Hello all, I’m really hoping someone could help explain how my daughter’s (16) Adult Disability Payment could affect my Universal Claim? Current situation is I work part time (over minimum wage so no min hours or extra work commitment enforced). She’s currently in school full time and will continue next year. She was…
TC to UC Support group ESA
We are moving from TC to UC. I claim support group contributions based ESA which I understand will stay the same and be taken off UC pound for pound Can I still claim LCWRA element ? Which is 416.19 or do I only get the 156.11 because I have been on ESA since 2014? TIA
Carers Allowance And Employment
Hello, Looking for advice. My carers allowance has been stopped due to my employment. They have sent out a form in the post, which i prefer to fill out but they insisted i gave information over the phone? I think the form got lost in the post havent received it so i may well end up doing it over the phone. Does anyone have…
Kind Advice Required regarding sale of a personal digital asset
Hello everybody. Apologies if this is being posted to a wrong section of the forum, first time poster here. I have been on UC for a couple of years now and also claim carers allowance for caring after my mother. I have a question in relation to the sale of a digital personal asset to a international friend living in Dubai.…
Earnings fall Under new aet changes and self employed
Hi, just wondering what to expect i went over to uc in January , I'm employed 18 hours a week at minimum wage and im self employed also. I'm not classed as gainfully employed as after expenses I'm short of the 35 hours. Even though I work 18 hours employed , I will fall under the aet 2 out of every 3 months(I'm paid…
PIP Renewal Appeal question
If I win my PIP appeal does the tribunal award start from the point that the renewal was returned or the decision date which was a year later? or does the award start from the date that the tribunal makes its decision? What I am trying to understand is the possible likelihood that after the appeal I will be due for renewal…
UC migration from TC self employed questions
My partner is self employed, 1. when we migrate to UC is it correct that he has to fill in 12 months of income figures going backwards from the claim date in his UC journal? 2. We have end of yr figures for 2024 and migrate mid June what will tax credits ask for? will it be renewal as as usual for yr end 2024 and then…
Reasons to have UC Managed Migration Notice cancelled
I have read that if you currently claim PIP and are getting disabled element of Working tax credit or if your child has turned 16 then you can request to have the Notice cancelled or deferred. is this correct?
Universal credit RTI dispute,how long will this take?
Hello, I usually report my earnings each month before the payment date, last month I reported the correct earning based on my payslips, with dedication and all. When I went to the payment page, the amount of benefit i was entitled to was £0 as the Earning Team reported that I received £17k from my employer. I opened a…
Benefits and NI
Hi all, my first post here. i checked my NI Contributions and from 2018, until present, my years are not full. my youngest child turned 12, so I know child benefit would be discounted then but I was on a joint claim of income related ESA with my partner who was in the support group and I was his unpaid carer. I thought…
am I council tax exempt if I haven't lived in my TIC home for more than 7 years
my ex wife and I own a property tenancy in common. My ex wife has now passed away and the council are asking about other property owners. We were divorced 10 years ago, she continued to live in the house until her passing this year. I have not lived in the house for over 12 years. I have been told, that if I haven't lived…
New UC claim, private pension contribution evidence.
I've moved over from WTC & CTC under managed migration. I make private pension contributions as well as workplace pensions contributions. I've stumbled across two problems that I'm worried about. Firstly, I requested an upload function as others here have suggested so I can upload my pension contributions. I have now got…
Carers Allowance & attendance allowance
Hi - I am looking for assistance as I have recently finished work to provide further care for my Father. My father is in receipt of the lower amount of Attendance Allowance so before I try to claim Carers Allowance I need to know that his AA will not be reduced as a result of my CA claim? I do not want him to lose out on…
Trust Funds for inheritence discretionary and 'age' related advise wanted
As executor of my late mothers will I have to set up a discretionary trust fund for my brother as his inheritence has to be managed by another person. I also have to set up a trust account for my neice so that the money stays in place until she is 21. Please could you advise whom in the UK provide these accounts at this…
Uc claim review
Hi, can anyone help me. Iv had a message this morning with regards to a uc claim review, I started work in October and have declared that and I am on a joint claim with my partner who doesn’t work because of the childcare allowing me to work. We get universal credit, dla for my son, carers and my wage from job. I am…
High earning child benefit
I have some questions about claiming child benefit if you earn over 60k my husband earns 64k a year before tax is child benefit worked out on net or gross annual income? and if we are just over the 60k what percentage of tax will we pay?
Claim Review - Universal Credit/Housing Services Charge 2024 - Telephone Interview and Outcomes
Hi I could not find a thread to this effect, sorry if it has been discussed to this detail elsewhere, Anxiety is through the roof after this phone call. Recently I was advised I have a Claim Review. So i instantly provided my bank statements for both bank accounts i use. I am ungainfully self employed and also search for…
Can't see where to change my income
I receive UC LCWRA and also a private dependent's pention, I've been told to adjust it manually (usually automatic) but I can't see where on the website to input the info. Under "Report a change in circumstances" there is: Work and earnings, Health, Living with a Partner, Caring for Someone, Bank account, Children and…
Universal Credit after utilising Right to Buy on property
Hi. My first post on here but not one I wanted to be writing! So... myself and my wife both live in a council property. Recently, we have decided to go ahead and purchase the property utilising the eligible discount as we found this would be the easiest way for us to get on the property ladder. I was under the impression…

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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