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£650 payment & UC

Hello

Hoping someone will be able to answer my query. 

I applied for UC last month after noticing that my Tax Credits was reduced by 75%. The reduction was expected as I went from part time to full time the previous year. 

Using the calculators it was showing me that I would be better off on UC. 

My claim has now been processed and I don’t receive any payment at all as all my entitlement goes to the Council to pay my rent. 

The £650 payment (paid in 2parts) is it likely that will also go straight to the  Council for rent or will I receive a payment. 

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  • calcotti
    calcotti Posts: 15,696 Forumite
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    I would assume that will come to you. 
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