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Universal Credits for working couple

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Warmer · 08/05/2019 10:36

Hi, I work part time and my husband works full time both on minimum wage and have 2 children. I have applied for universal credits and done the long 6 week wait to be told that we are entitled to £0! Not even any childcare help. I've spoke to them and they said this is correct. Is anyone else in the same situation? Where is the incentive for working families? We earn around £25,000 a year and have had help from tax credits for childcare costs in the past but just wanting to relate with other families in this situation.

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jadeyfly · 13/05/2019 19:10

Some schools do offer free school clubs. I am lucky that my girls get breakfast club free from 8am every day, and there is a club every day as well until 4:30 for free, and if you need help beyond that, you can pay £3 per child per day for childcare/clubs until 6pm.
So it is possible in some areas. It's not u heard of

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