Burnley and Pendle Citizens AdviceAm I being paid the National Minimum Wage?It might seem like an obvious question. If your contract says you’re paid more than £9.50 per hour (assuming you’re 23 or older), then your…Oct 31, 2022Oct 31, 2022
Burnley and Pendle Citizens AdviceProtecting and Improving Your National Insurance RecordTo get the full New State Pension you need to have accumulated 35 years of National Insurance contributions by the time you reach pension…Sep 21, 2022Sep 21, 2022
Burnley and Pendle Citizens AdviceWorried About Moving To Universal Credit? You shouldn’t be.Now and then, when we tell clients they’d be better off on Universal Credit, they say they’re too scared to make the switch and would…Aug 8, 2022Aug 8, 2022
Burnley and Pendle Citizens AdviceSix sources of income you might be missing out onWhen people come to us for advice, we often find there are benefits they are entitled to but haven’t claimed.Jun 20, 2022Jun 20, 2022
Burnley and Pendle Citizens AdviceAre you missing out on Tax-Free Childcare?HMRC recently announced over 500,000 families claimed tax-free childcare in the last year. That’s more than ever before. Yet, they estimate…May 31, 2022May 31, 2022
Burnley and Pendle Citizens AdviceP60s. P45s. What are they and why do you get them?If you are an employee and haven’t received a P60 yet, you should get one soon. The deadline for your employer to send you a P60 is 31 May.Mar 28, 2022Mar 28, 2022
Burnley and Pendle Citizens AdviceA Very Quick Guide to PensionsThe full state pension is currently £179.60 per week. That’s £9,339.20 per year. Research by Which?* suggests the average person needs at…Feb 18, 2022Feb 18, 2022
Burnley and Pendle Citizens AdviceWhere Can I Get Help With a Housing Problem?Below are some common problems we hear our clients raise about privately rented housing. We’ve identified the best place to get help when…Jan 13, 2022Jan 13, 2022
Burnley and Pendle Citizens AdviceWhat is bogus self-employment and how does it affect me?Self-employment should be empowering: you get to choose your own hours, be your own boss, and keep all of the profits from your work.Nov 29, 2021Nov 29, 2021
Burnley and Pendle Citizens AdviceTop Tips If You Are Struggling With Money This WinterChristmas is coming and cold weather is around the corner, just as we begin to see a significant rise in energy prices.Nov 8, 2021Nov 8, 2021