Nice People Thread No. 15, a Cyber Summer

michaels

Does this count if the earnings and rebate are in different tax years? For tax credits benefits entitlement is based on tax year earnings but contributions based JSA is available after you stop working - perhaps IB JSA is different?

ukmaggie45

Masomnia wrote: »

Got a cheque from HMRC for over a grand!!!!!




..... but it'll reduce my UC payment for the month to about £30.

Bo*locks.

I wouldn't have claimed it back if I'd known.

Take a look at this.

I know nothing about UC, but think the reduction may be incorrect.

Mas, so sorry you didn't get the job you were after. I'm sure something better will come along soon. Sending Job Vibes your way! Cyber hugs from an elderly lady in Liverpool! :beer: :rotfl:

Masomnia

Thanks both. I did a bit of googling and then rang them and it's right that my benefits are 'adjusted' based on my tax rebate.

The guy on the other end of the phone seemed quite sympathetic.

I actually haven't cashed the cheque yet, so I'm going to ring HMRC on Monday and see if I can change my mind about asking for a rebate. Surely if I just don't cash the cheque they can't force me to accept the money now?!

I know I should just be happy that I have the safety net etc, but I'm really annoyed at myself because it's the kind of thing that I'm normally well on top of, and if I knew how it worked I would have played it so that financially I wouldn't be out of pocket!

michaels

WE have a lactose intolerant staying with us for the next 3 weeks - any advice from the NP - use lacto-free milk in recipes? Can you get cheese free pizza? Can you get lactose free cheese?

Thanks

Pyxis

michaels wrote: »

WE have a lactose intolerant staying with us for the next 3 weeks - any advice from the NP - use lacto-free milk in recipes? Can you get cheese free pizza? Can you get lactose free cheese?

Thanks

You might not have to rule out cheese.......have a look at this.......
http://lifehacker.com/the-best-cheeses-to-eat-if-youre-lactose-intolerant-1563386663

vivatifosi

You can certainly use lactose free milk. Personally I can't taste the difference. In terms of pizzas, you can choose which toppings you like. You could also buy a small block of vegan cheese substitute, I haven't looked for lactose free cheese, but you can probably get it. I like mattar paneer (cheese curry) and I've had that cooked a few times substituting cubed tofu for the cheese. You could also make an east Asian curry using Thai curry paste and coconut milk. Or tomato flavoured pastas without cheese added, there's loads of options there.

Sometimes there are hidden milk products in processed meats.

silvercar

michaels wrote: »

WE have a lactose intolerant staying with us for the next 3 weeks - any advice from the NP - use lacto-free milk in recipes? Can you get cheese free pizza? Can you get lactose free cheese?

Thanks

Arla do a range of lactose free products - milk, cheese, yoghurts etc.

The vast majority of people intolerant of lactose can manage to digest small amounts without a problem so a bit of cheese may not be an issue.

Pyxis

silvercar wrote: »

Arla do a range of lactose free products - milk, cheese, yoghurts etc.

The vast majority of people intolerant of lactose can manage to digest small amounts without a problem so a bit of cheese may not be an issue.

Apparently most of the lactose is removed from hard cheeses when the whey is pressed out. Only a tiny bit remains, which is often tolerated.

michaels

Thanks all. Currently trying to figure out lasagne - will make white sauce using lacto-free milk (or soya/almond milk) but need cheese for topping.....

I'm sure all this catering for different food intolerances is a great learning experience but it feels like hard work.

Doozergirl

michaels wrote: »

Thanks all. Currently trying to figure out lasagne - will make white sauce using lacto-free milk (or soya/almond milk) but need cheese for topping.....

I'm sure all this catering for different food intolerances is a great learning experience but it feels like hard work.

It's probably easier to make something without cheese/dairy than substitute?

I'm on a diet in the simple effort to get the other half to lose weight. It's working. I'll flick through the internet or magazines, or my many recipe books just to find interesting things for dinner that don't involve any offending items. It takes his focus away from the fact that something is missing from a 'normal' meal. You might find that they'll eat it but your regular lasagne tastes like cardboard.