Um ... if you're unemployed, I don't think your job seeker's allowance should cover luxuries like fags, booze, holidays or personal transport.
I'd be interested to see what the breakdown is of JSA, child benefit x 3, council tax, av medical and dental bills, and how it all works out.
( Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob, Wed 2 Jun 2010, 14:50, 2 replies)

If you fancy doing some calculations
The entitledto website is pretty good at breaking down what you would and wouldn't get in any situation.
(Marmite Omelette ...but I feel better having screamed, don't you?, Wed 2 Jun 2010, 14:56, closed)

Not really.
My basic stance is that anyone on the dole should only really have food/transport stamps, rent, and a provision - perhaps stamps as well - for their children's needs.

Luxuries such as fags, booze, holidays should not come into the equation at all, so if they can afford them, then it had better be Christmas, or that they're celebrating having got a job.
( Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob, Wed 2 Jun 2010, 15:06, closed)

I remember we used to go to the post office every fortnight
pay the bills with those prepay swipe card things for the gas, electric and water. We couldn't afford to have a phone. We'd then go to Kwik Save with what was left (about half) and get two weeks of shopping. Our treat was a 3-litre bottle of Coke and share a chicken korma from the local curry house every other week.
( sandettie light vessel automatic New Twitter - @bollocksreally, Wed 2 Jun 2010, 15:11, closed)