ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED BY CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

Can I work while receiving Employment and Support Allowance?

11:02am Thursday 22nd July 2010

I have been on Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) for just over a year. I am feeling a little better and would like to try and gradually return to work. I have been told that I can work for a few hours and keep my ESA. However a friend has told me that because my ESA is based on my National Insurance contributions (because I worked for years), I will lose most of what I earn in reduced housing benefit and council tax benefit. With the extra cost of getting to work I am worried I could end up worse off working and would I really have been better off if I hadn’t paid contributions?

Should I declare bankruptcy?

11:00am Thursday 22nd July 2010

After seeking advice about my debt I’m considering bankruptcy, but I’m worried as I’ve been told it’s difficult to get a bank account after being made bankrupt. Is this true and what are my options?

Money transfers for property rental

11:18am Friday 2nd July 2010

I’m currently searching online for a property to rent. Some people I’ve contacted have asked me to ‘prove’ I have the funds by doing a money transfer before they’ll even show me the property. Is this legitimate?

Right to buy and service charges

11:08am Friday 2nd July 2010

Some years ago I bought my council flat under the right to buy scheme. I’ve now been told that I will have to pay over £50,000 towards major renovation works. I was given no warning of this when I bought the place and I simply don’t have the money – what can I do?

When will I get my pension?

11:00am Friday 2nd July 2010

I am a couple of years off retirement age. I know I won’t now get my state pension at 60 but I’m unclear about exactly when I’ll qualify and whether I’ll be entitled to a full pension when I stop work. Can you help?

Free benefits advice, check the small print

10:05am Friday 25th June 2010

I have seen adverts for companies who say they offer free benefits advice and who say they can help you claim backdated benefits on a no win no fee basis. How do they work and are they a good idea?

« Back






ESSENTIAL LINKS



Local Information

Enter your postcode, town or place name

House prices »   Schools »   Crime »   Hospitals »

click2find


About cookies

We want you to enjoy your visit to our website. That's why we use cookies to enhance your experience. By staying on our website you agree to our use of cookies. Find out more about the cookies we use.

I agree