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They won't be able to sign on because of what they are recieving but they can apply for emergency housing. They could easily freeze their debt and free up the £485 which would allow them to rent a flat further north or in East Anglia; that would allow them to empty their storage container which again would free up a further £300 and the £300 would easily pay their council tax and electric bills.

Sounds like the sort of help this couple need is guidance. They've just got themselves in a rutt.