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1st November 2017 by manager in Campaigns
Long wait for Universal Credit
You are likely to be switched to Universal Credit by 2022 if you or your partner already receive one of the following benefits. – Child Tax Credits – Working Tax Credits – Housing Benefit – Income Support – Income-based Job Seekers’ Allowance – Income-based Employment Support Allowance However new research by Citizens Advice has revealed […]
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1st November 2017 by manager in Campaigns
How to get a visa for a spouse or partner to live in the UK
This is a question Citizens Advice is very frequently asked. If you’re already in the UK, a non-EU/EEA spouse (husband, wife or civil partner) will need a visa to join you to live for over 6 months. They’ll need to make the application from outside the UK. Your spouse can initially stay 33 months and […]
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1st November 2017 by manager in Campaigns
On a low income?
A popular query on the national Citizens Advice website is what help is available if you’re on a low income. If you’re of working age but not earning enough to get by, here are some options. Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction Both of these benefits are provided by Surrey Heath Borough Council. You may […]
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15th May 2017 by manager in Campaigns
A million pounds tax free?
New inheritance tax (IHT) rules mean that most home owners can now pass on their property free of tax, without the need for legal trusts or other complex arrangements. But if you don’t have a will and are not married (or in a civil partnership) you won’t qualify for the maximum 1 million pounds allowance. The […]
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15th May 2017 by manager in Campaigns
Watch out for Subscription Traps
A Citizens Advice survey has revealed that over 16 million adults a year in the UK sign up for subscription services which take regular payments from their credit card. It found that 2 million have had a request to cancel their credit card payments declined – and that a shocking 84% did not realise they […]
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15th May 2017 by manager in Campaigns
Are you getting nuisance calls or texts?
If you are receiving unwanted calls or texts, here are some steps you can take. Malicious calls or texts If you receive abusive or harassing calls or texts you should immediately contact the customer service department of your phone network company. They can help you block calls and texts or can start criminal investigations. If […]
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15th May 2017 by manager in Campaigns
Are you entitled to a Blue Badge?
Over 2 million people if the UK have a Blue Badge. You may be entitled to one too if you’re disabled or have a health condition that affects your mobility, or if you care for a child with a health condition. As well as free parking in the UK, a Blue Badge also exempts you […]
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23rd November 2016 by manager in Campaigns
Worried about the new benefit cuts?
The new round of government welfare reforms which started in November will freeze most working age social security benefits, lower the existing benefit caps and remove some disability benefits. Here’s a quick guide to what’s happening and who will be affected. The lowered benefit cap The maximum total of benefits for a family with children […]
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23rd February 2016 by manager in Campaigns
Universal Credit arrives at last
The long-awaited Universal Credit benefit system will be introduced in Surrey Heath on 29th February. The existing messy welfare system involves lots of different working age benefit payments made at different times. It can often result in a situation where someone can be better off working fewer hours or even not working at all. With […]
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