Unit 3 Topic 2

The main benefit for those of working age who are not working full time, but are able to work is:

• 'new style' Jobseeker's Allowance

• 'new style' Employment and Support Allowance

• Working Tax Credit

Which of the following individuals will be entitled to Statutory Sick Pay?

• Beth, an unemployed teaching assistant who has been unable to work due to illness for the last two weeks

• Cary, who has been a self-employed architect for the last six years and has been unable to work due to illness for the last three weeks

• Ellen, who has been with her employer for three years and has been unable to work due to illness for the last six days

What state benefit is payable to those aged 16 to state pension age who have a long-term illness or disability that means they are unable to perform basic daily living activities or have limited mobility?

• Personal Independence Payment

• Attendance Allowance

• Carer's Allowance

Under the terms of the 'triple lock guarantee' if national average earnings stand at 1.8% and the Consumer Prices Index at 3%, by what amount will the basic state pension increase?

• 1.8%

• 2.5%

• 3%

An additional tax charge will be payable by those in receipt of Child Benefit whose earnings exceed:

• £30,000 a year

• £40,000 a year

• £50,000 a year

The benefits cap applies to:

• all claimants

• claimants of working age only

• claimants of retirement age only

Which government-funded organisation provides the generic information and advice people need to enable them to make broad financial decisions?

• MoneyHelper

• StepChange

• Payplan

Payplan is funded by:

• the government

• client fees

• lender donations

Which national charity 'helps people across the UK to tackle their debts and manage their money wisely'?

• StepChange

• The Money Charity

• The Money Advice Trust

Which organisation offers educational personal finance information, advice and guidance through its website, publications and training workshops?

• Payplan

• The Money Charity

• StepChange