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UNIVERSAL Credit and other benefit payments can be affected by the amount of money the claimant has in savings. The Money Advice Service detail that ‘savings’ can constitute such things as cash held in savings accounts or property which is not the main home. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
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Universal Credit: What is the work allowance and how are earnings factored in?
UNIVERSAL Credit is a monthly payment that eligible claimants can receive to help support them in various circumstances. Universal Credit has replaced six previously existing benefits but the amount each person receives will likely be different. The amount every claimant receives will be dependant on their personal circumstances, with their earnings and income being one of the biggest deciding factors. ...
Read More »Universal Credit: Available support for housing costs including grants up to £36,000
UNIVERSAL CREDIT brings other support and benefits on top of the monthly payments it provides. For eligible claimants, it is possible to receive help with phone services, additional living costs and water bills. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Universal Credit sign in: How to sign in to your Universal Credit account
UNIVERSAL CREDIT is the controversial benefits system replacing a number of legacy benefits. Following the first stages of the UK roll-out, it is possible for new benefits claimants and those who have had a change in circumstances to access their Universal Credit account online – here is how. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Universal Credit sign in: How to sign in to your Universal Credit account
UNIVERSAL CREDIT is the controversial benefits system replacing a number of legacy benefits. Following the first stages of the UK roll-out, it is possible for new benefits claimants and those who have had a change in circumstances to access their Universal Credit account online – here is how. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Universal Credit: Are you missing out on more than £13,000 of free childcare?
UNIVERSAL CREDIT claimants could receive more than £13,000 of free childcare per year. Working parents can claim support for some of their childcare costs so long as they qualify. These payments can come through regardless of how many hours the parent works. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Universal Credit: BBC documentary shows how bad things can get with advanced payments
UNIVERSAL CREDIT was placed back under the spotlight as the final episode of the BBC2 special: “Universal Credit: Inside the Welfare State” aired. Among the various topics on the episode, the problems associated with advance payments was put front and centre. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Universal Credit: What is the work allowance? How it affects your earnings and payment
UNIVERSAL CREDIT payments will depend on a person who is employed’s earnings. What is the work allowance and how does it affect monthly income? Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Universal Credit payments could be stopped if you don’t do this one thing straight away
UNIVERSAL CREDIT is a payment which a person may be able to claim in order to help with their living costs. Under this new benefits system, a payment may be stopped or reduced if a person fails to report a change of circumstances – what are they? Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Pension Credit: Can you receive further income in retirement? Key dates to be aware of
STATE PENSION age is rising in the UK. Currently, under changes being made to the 2011 Pensions Act, the state pension age is scheduled to reach 66 by October 2020. Beyond this, the state pension is expected to increase to 67 between 2026 and 2028. However, there are some closer dates that pensioners should be aware of. Daily Express :: ...
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