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No child tax payment means no food
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Water £40
Gas/electric £180
TV/sky/broadband/phone £125
Mobiles £70
CT £140
So £400 plus other bills like insurance and our bills are on the higher side.
5 years ago in London
Wages were £2800 after tax, no tax credits. Rent would have been £1800 pm. Council tax was low approx £120, leaving £780 to house and feed 4 people. What are the benefits that 2 adults and 2 children would receive?
People can struggle on that income, its one of the reasons we moved from the area. It is a struggle at times.Tomorrow is the most important thing in life0
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