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    Applying to Rent A Home On a New Business Contract Following Universal Credit Claim

    I'd appreciate input from anyone who has experience of applying to rent a home after a break in contracting. Following a 4 month recovery from an operation last year I contracted for 3 months then claimed universal credit for a further 3 months to the end of May this year. I am due to start a...
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    Universal Credit advice

    Hi all, The time comes that i am getting shafted and let go and i am thinking of claiming universal credit as i can't see any help for LTDs directors in the horizon. Shall i issue myself a P45 before i contact UC? The guidance also says : Business assets If you are gainfully self-employed...
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    Anyone thinking of claiming Universal Credit during a prolonged Job Search

    Just curious if any other contractors are things of (or already claiming Universal Credit) during this recession? Or are Ltd Co directors not allowed to do this. I searched through these forums and there doesn't seems to be much in the threads about it.
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    Universal Credit worth it?

    My contract ended in end of July and taken some time off, but now fearful of how long its goinmg to take to find a BA contract. My contract company business account has £25K after paying up all recent VAT and corp tax. I'm thinking of stopping my 9K year salary and claiming Universal Credit to...
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    Can Ltd Company Directors Apply for Universal Credit?

    Asking this question as it looks like most threads are focusing on furloughing. Is it a definite that Universal Credit can be claimed as a director and not just self employed? Also, if that's the case, I believe there's a 5 week wait. Would it be feasible to furlough myself in that time or...

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