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Confessions of a Single Mum

The ups, the downs and sideways views of life as a single parent

Universal Credit

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In 2013 a new benefit called Universal Credit will gradually replace the current, complex system of working-age benefits and Tax Credits.   What is Universal Credit? Universal Credit will be means tested for people of working age. It will be one credit for people whatever their employment status. Its aim is to be simpler than the complex system we have at the moment where separate benefits are administered by different agencies. From 2013/14 Universal Credit will replace ... VIEW POST

In Work Credit and Return to Work Credit Change

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Someone asked me if the In Work Credit was still available. It is . There are two different credits. Return to Work Credit - for those with a health condition or disability In Work Credit - for those without a health condition or disability. This is from the Direct Gov website ... Return to Work Credit is a tax-free payment of £40 per week for people that have, or have had, a health condition or disability. It can be payable for up to 52 weeks as long as: ... VIEW POST

MyVoucherCodes, Saving Money and Now Time Too.

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I use to think using vouchers to get money off was something for saddo’s who had nothing else to do but search and find vouchers. But when its no secret everyone is struggling using vouchers is becoming more like a way of life. Its coming up to new school uniform time which can be expensive when you have fussy teenagers. The oldest teen will also be turning 16 in a couple of months and wants new clothes. The younger teen has started to take an interest in what’s hot or not, it all costs money ... VIEW POST

Which Benefits are Changing and When

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I keep getting asked what benefits are changing and when. So with kind permission from Turn2us I have added the list of which benefits are changing and when. In 2010 the Government announced several cuts to welfare spending to make welfare more affordable, bringing the total welfare savings to £18 billion per year by 2014-15. A calendar of the main changes to benefits and the benefits system is provided below. ... VIEW POST

Are you mum wanting to go into business?

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If you’re mum with a business idea or want to switch to more flexible working arrangements, you may be considering starting your own business. Even the thought of where to start can be daunting. You may have a business idea but want a partner to join you or maybe you not sure what you want to do but you want something different to the normal 9-5 sort of job. ... VIEW POST

Changes for Single Parents and Income Support

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Letters are going out today from  local jobcentres to 100,000 single parents that are not in paid employment and whose youngest child is 4,5 or 6. They will be told that the conditions for receiving income support are changing and they will now need to attend word focused interviews and will have to claim job seeker’s allowance . This is because their income support will be ending next year as part of the government’s plans to remove income support eligibility for lone parents with a youngest ... VIEW POST