Hi Whiteblood,
Just a thought.... You have to show £ 18'600 for the last year to qualify. I would register as joint self employed/employed and declare your providing any sort of service you dream of to earn the addition income you require. Even if i didn't earn that money, i would borrow from someone, slowly pay it into my account and then foot the additional tax bill... Its never a good idea to lie on your application as there are serious consequences but i would... if it was my only chance ! And to be fair, who would ever expect you to tell a lie that would condemn you to pay even more tax !
Probably not great advice.. but its what i'd do...
I think its so unfair for the lower earners !
