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Strange result from direct.gov.uk benefit advisor

Hi,

I recently filled in the benefits advisor on direct.gov.uk to see what I was eligible for. I filled it in as accurately as I could however was shocked with the result.

It read as follows:

You may be able to claim the following benefit(s), which we have estimated for you:

Council Tax Benefit £0.00/week
Earnings £232.57/week

Total weekly income £232.57/week


I can't see this being correct as this would nearly double my wage (minimum wage bartender) and theres no options to tell me where to apply for it or anything.

Has anybody else had a result like this or know what it could be all about?

Many thanks in advance
Drew

Comments

  • Emmzi
    Emmzi Posts: 8,658 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    *blinks*

    Earnings IS your wage. There is no benefit called "earnings"
    Debt free 4th April 2007.
    New house. Bigger mortgage. MFWB after I have my buffer cash in place.
  • karenx
    karenx Posts: 4,988 Forumite
    It means your not entitled to anything as your income is considered enough for you to live on
  • Richard1075
    Richard1075 Posts: 86 Forumite
    Must find out the bar where OP works ...... looks like with a bit of careful wording we could get twice the drink at the price of one!
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