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Other expenses you might have


The Basic Living Allowance set by the government is expected to cover your basic weekly costs such as food, clothing, utilities, telephone, internet and other essentials. 

Therefore, we cannot make an allowance for any of the following:

  • Water rates
  • Insurances
  • Loans including hire purchase and catalogues
  • Pets
  • Energy bills (unless costs are above the regional average set by the Government)
  • Television licence etc.
  • Telephone bills & monthly broadband costs


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