RobHawk Posted 7 January 2013 Posted 7 January 2013 I think you should look ahead and be prepared for the bigger impact on folk like yourself and check out Universal Credit, due in April 2013. Big changes to all benefits. Mostly reductions in amounts and claimants will have to pay an amount from their benefits towards Council Tax etc. In particular, for job seekers.. Employment and Support Allowance A 12 month limit is set to be introduced to contributory Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) claims. After 12 months, the benefit will be withdrawn and replaced in full or in part with income-related ESA. However, the government expects that 40% of claimants are not likely to qualify for any ESA after the 12 month period, and as such the payments will be withdrawn and their net income will fall by £36 per week. Read more: http://www.money.co....m#ixzz2FbC7hP6V FYI, Employment and support allowance and Jobseekers allowance are too completely different things! ESA is what replaced Incapacity Benefit. Its for those who can't work for a multitude of reasons, usually relating to ill health. ESA is available while they are incapable of working.
Rincewind Posted 7 January 2013 Author Posted 7 January 2013 Will pension credits be affected in the changes? It is supposed to come in affect automatically but I am thinking about seeking to fill out forms in the next couple of months. Cannot see any long term prospect on the job front realistically. Won't give up trying though.
Babylon Posted 12 February 2013 Posted 12 February 2013 Buy Barclays shares, you can thank me later. Although it would have been better had you done it when I did. Hope someone took my advice up 8% again today.
Leicester Piggott Posted 13 February 2013 Posted 13 February 2013 Hope someone took my advice up 8% again today. No one else has any money to buy the fu ckers!
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