benefits

Is the Government right to make people do enforced voluntary work in exchange for benefits?

November 12th, 2010

Question: Is the Government right to make people do enforced voluntary work in exchange for benefits?

My benefit has run out and the Job Centre want me to be a cleaner!

January 17th, 2010

Question:I was an £80k a year professional, made redundant last summer. I’ve just had my six-month interview with the Job Centre and been told my jobseekers allowance (JSA) benefit is being ceased. That means no money unless I qualify for means-tested benefits. They also said I now have to apply for any job – I can no longer only apply only for managerial jobs. They have sent me for an interview as a cleaner. Can they do this?

Should I claim benefits?

October 20th, 2009

Question: I’ve just been made redundant and received quite a decent settlement, which means I don’t need to work again straight away. Should I sign on?

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