Quote Originally Posted by grahamw48 View Post
Yes, I know Terpe, but having worked for 3 different govt. departments (including Benefit section), I know all too well how they can interpret their own 'rules' in different ways, and how little co-operation there is between them.

Always best to double-check for up-to-date info' tailored to your own particular circumstances...and a response in writing, or that can be printed off....just in case.
i've been claiming tax creds and the child care element of it for years until recently (because of my misses wage, were now only entitled to the minium (£10 a month )) and i still claim child benefit, my wife and kids had no problems getting FLR, ILR and Citizenship ..