Benefit Cap and Calculator
Created November 13, 2017The Benefit Cap, introduced by the Government, limits the amount that a household can get in certain benefits. When benefits are…
Posted in: Managing Your Money
The Benefit Cap, introduced by the Government, limits the amount that a household can get in certain benefits. When benefits are…
Posted in: Managing Your Money
Universal Credit
Created November 13, 2017Universal Credit is a monthly payment that combines six different benefits. Birmingham and Telford are now part of the full digital…
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Bedroom Tax / Spare Room Subsidy
Created November 13, 2017The Bedroom Tax, also known as the Spare Room Subsidy, affects anyone of working age who receives Housing Benefit or Universal…
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Money Advice and Tips
Created November 13, 2017If you have a tenancy with us, need help managing your money or are struggling to pay everyone you owe money…
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Benefit Checker Tool
Created November 13, 2017There are many reasons why you may need to claim benefits. You may be unemployed, on a low income, bringing up…
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Universal Credit – new information film available to watch now
Created July 11, 2016Bournville Village Trust (BVT) is encouraging residents who need help understanding Universal Credit to watch a new information film. This short…
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Benefit Cap Calculator – check if you’re affected now
Created April 19, 2016Bournville Village Trust (BVT) is encouraging residents who think they may be affected by the cap to benefits to use an…
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Changes to benefits – Universal Credit
Created June 11, 2015From this month (June), if you live in the Telford area, are single, newly unemployed and need to claim benefits then…
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