Will they save money?
Jun 17th 2012, 5:50 pm
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Will they save money?
Reading something today about Uk's benefit system, apparently they are doing away with incapacity benefit that can be claimed abroad, they are introducing an new benefit called ESA and depending on the group they put you into you can only get it for a year and then not abroad.
Crossed my mind, I wonder how many folk are here and claiming it, but paying their own rent, surely they will all be making a mad dash back to the UK, setting up home and perhaps claiming rent, council tax and god knows what else, they will also increase the Hospital ques, although probably not the cost.
Will they really save money or add to their problems?
Crossed my mind, I wonder how many folk are here and claiming it, but paying their own rent, surely they will all be making a mad dash back to the UK, setting up home and perhaps claiming rent, council tax and god knows what else, they will also increase the Hospital ques, although probably not the cost.
Will they really save money or add to their problems?
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Jun 17th 2012, 6:39 pm
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Re: Will they save money?
Reading something today about Uk's benefit system, apparently they are doing away with incapacity benefit that can be claimed abroad, they are introducing an new benefit called ESA and depending on the group they put you into you can only get it for a year and then not abroad.
Crossed my mind, I wonder how many folk are here and claiming it, but paying their own rent, surely they will all be making a mad dash back to the UK, setting up home and perhaps claiming rent, council tax and god knows what else, they will also increase the Hospital ques, although probably not the cost.
Will they really save money or add to their problems?
Crossed my mind, I wonder how many folk are here and claiming it, but paying their own rent, surely they will all be making a mad dash back to the UK, setting up home and perhaps claiming rent, council tax and god knows what else, they will also increase the Hospital ques, although probably not the cost.
Will they really save money or add to their problems?
Jun 17th 2012, 8:34 pm
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Re: Will they save money?
as ESA has been around for a few years now it is probably just another one of those places to put people who are not working to massage the unemployment figures
the problem with these things is those who are in need end up being unfairly targetted, put thru the wringer, and treated like bloodsuckers on the state.
if we are honest we all know people who are shysters, benefit cheats, but they seem to breeze along without anyone stopping them.
reminds me of the CSA, who targetted those in regular work, didnt hide, were honest about their earnings, hit them hard whilst others managed to walk away with a big grin and wads of cash (not that earning on the black is something that would ever happen in the UK)
the problem with these things is those who are in need end up being unfairly targetted, put thru the wringer, and treated like bloodsuckers on the state.
if we are honest we all know people who are shysters, benefit cheats, but they seem to breeze along without anyone stopping them.
reminds me of the CSA, who targetted those in regular work, didnt hide, were honest about their earnings, hit them hard whilst others managed to walk away with a big grin and wads of cash (not that earning on the black is something that would ever happen in the UK)
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Jun 21st 2012, 8:09 pm
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Re: Will they save money?
Reading something today about Uk's benefit system, apparently they are doing away with incapacity benefit that can be claimed abroad, they are introducing an new benefit called ESA and depending on the group they put you into you can only get it for a year and then not abroad.
Crossed my mind, I wonder how many folk are here and claiming it, but paying their own rent, surely they will all be making a mad dash back to the UK, setting up home and perhaps claiming rent, council tax and god knows what else, they will also increase the Hospital ques, although probably not the cost.
Will they really save money or add to their problems?
Crossed my mind, I wonder how many folk are here and claiming it, but paying their own rent, surely they will all be making a mad dash back to the UK, setting up home and perhaps claiming rent, council tax and god knows what else, they will also increase the Hospital ques, although probably not the cost.
Will they really save money or add to their problems?
Jun 22nd 2012, 8:13 am
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Re: Will they save money?
as ESA has been around for a few years now it is probably just another one of those places to put people who are not working to massage the unemployment figures
the problem with these things is those who are in need end up being unfairly targetted, put thru the wringer, and treated like bloodsuckers on the state.
if we are honest we all know people who are shysters, benefit cheats, but they seem to breeze along without anyone stopping them.
reminds me of the CSA, who targetted those in regular work, didnt hide, were honest about their earnings, hit them hard whilst others managed to walk away with a big grin and wads of cash (not that earning on the black is something that would ever happen in the UK)
the problem with these things is those who are in need end up being unfairly targetted, put thru the wringer, and treated like bloodsuckers on the state.
if we are honest we all know people who are shysters, benefit cheats, but they seem to breeze along without anyone stopping them.
reminds me of the CSA, who targetted those in regular work, didnt hide, were honest about their earnings, hit them hard whilst others managed to walk away with a big grin and wads of cash (not that earning on the black is something that would ever happen in the UK)
So who in the UK would employ this man - how would H&S see his needs in the workplace. When he asked why me he was told we are doing it alphabetically - so if your name is Zim you will be OK the system will change before they reach you.
Jun 22nd 2012, 8:34 am
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Re: Will they save money?
They could save money by employing a few people with half a brain cell. My friend has no legs, is diabetic, has regular heart attacks and has been asked what is he doing to find work. If he doesn´t have a list of the jobs he has applied by their next visit his benefit could be stopped.
So who in the UK would employ this man - how would H&S see his needs in the workplace. When he asked why me he was told we are doing it alphabetically - so if your name is Zim you will be OK the system will change before they reach you.
So who in the UK would employ this man - how would H&S see his needs in the workplace. When he asked why me he was told we are doing it alphabetically - so if your name is Zim you will be OK the system will change before they reach you.
The other side of those on benefits are all sponging off the system.
