Farmers and Universal Credit

[unlacedgecko]

 

[deleted user 837354]

Working 60-80 hours per week and still having to claim universal credit to make ends meet? Fudge that for a lark.

 

[spin cycle]

where as idle fekkers sit about and can claim more

ppl have tough times....ok so your farm might not be profitable now but you've a chance to work your way out ....as opposed to the aforementioned who'll quite happily sit idley by

tax credits is supposed to help working ppl . ..if that family isn't working then who are?

 

[ajd132]

this is absolutely ridiculous whinging from the farmers side. They need a lesson in simple cashflow going by what they are saying in this article.

 

[Still Farming]

this is absolutely ridiculous whinging from the farmers side. They need a lesson in simple cashflow going by what they are saying in this article.

???

 

[unlacedgecko]

this is absolutely ridiculous whinging from the farmers side. They need a lesson in simple cashflow going by what they are saying in this article.

I feel you should issue a trigger warning before posting such inflammatory comments

 

[Still Farming]

Universal Credit Petition

The migration from tax credit to universal credit is affecting a lot of farming families who are struggling financially. The system is not designed for how farming businesses operate and showing a monthly profit and loss instead of a yearly profit and loss does not work. Farmers are being told...

thefarmingforum.co.uk

The change from tax credits to universal credit.

Must admit TC were a big help here, but somewhat frustrating when you make a profit one year and a loss the next! Just came to the end of ours now and owe £12k so paying it back monthly. My sister (single parent of 2) is on UC and she has to go and sign on every week. She says They make her...

thefarmingforum.co.uk

@Bald Rick few going on this topic

 

[Henarar]

this is absolutely ridiculous whinging from the farmers side. They need a lesson in simple cashflow going by what they are saying in this article.

You have a special needs Kid ?

 

[Bury the Trash]

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I feel you should issue a trigger warning before posting such inflammatory comments

thats just another clever smart arse whos got everything perfect.what a hero he is,with his ultra trick direct drill waiting in the wings still a boy though.probably still whears short trousers and doesnt wipe his nose often enough lol.

 

[unlacedgecko]

thats just another clever smart arse whos got everything perfect.what a hero he is,with his ultra trick direct drill waiting in the wings still a boy though.probably still whears short trousers and doesnt wipe his nose often enough lol.

No need to be so personal.

 

[Lamb's Orchard]

The additional payment for kids with special needs is separate from other benefits. Someone I know who works as an NHS Consultant and does not even get standard child benefit due to level of earnings, is still eligible for (and receives) a payment for one of their children due to special needs, so it is not linked to eligibility for other benefits.

 

[Bury the Trash]

No need to be so personal.

hey, i didn't mention a cowboy hat did i

 

[Chae1]

If your working 60-80 hours per week and still need to claim benefits, there's something wrong with your business skills.

I presume these "benefits" aren't subsidies?

 

[ajd132]

thats just another clever smart arse whos got everything perfect.what a hero he is,with his ultra trick direct drill waiting in the wings still a boy though.probably still whears short trousers and doesnt wipe his nose often enough lol.

Bit much.
Read the article, it’s a cashflow problem.

 

[Bury the Trash]

The additional payment for kids with special needs is separate from other benefits. Someone I know who works as an NHS Consultant and does not even get standard child benefit due to level of earnings, is still eligible for (and receives) a payment for one of their children due to special needs, so it is not linked to eligibility for other benefits.

but anything extra would be welcomed /needed for say the likes of respite care which is not so available at times .

 

[ajd132]

You have a special needs Kid ?

Irrelevant if I do or not. You get that whatever.
They are arguing for benefits because they have cashflow problems in their business.

 

[deleted user 837354]

Jebus, this place never ceases to amaze me.

 

[Lamb's Orchard]

but anything extra would be welcomed /needed for say the likes of respite care which is not so available at times .

Not suggesting they shouldn't get it, just saying it's not linked to whether or not you get universal credit or any other benefits. It is claimable in any event.

 

[john432]

Need some benefits to pay the monthly finance on the new double cab pickup

 

[Hilly]

If your working 60-80 hours per week and still need to claim benefits, there's something wrong with your business skills.

I presume these "benefits" aren't subsidies?

Money is money no matter how its named/dressed up. Most of us take subs so you could say most of us on benefits.