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lone parent of 2 getting £107 a week
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You are on the old system they have NOT changed everybody over to the new system yet ( only been around about 4 yrs) The gov keep changing the date when everybody should be moved over to the new tax credit system, I am guess you have been on IS for a good few yrs right?Debt free and plan on staying that way!!!!0
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my friend is a lp with 2 children and is on the old system and gets iro £170 per week, looks like the op is only getting money for 1 child
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That is exactly what I was thinking Scarlett looking at the rates, but without knowing what amounts are stated on the forms, couldn't say for definate.One day I might be more organised...........

GC: £200
Slinkies target 2018 - another 70lb off (half way to what the NHS says) so far 25lb0
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