[WAY2GO2]

I don't think that winnings from competitions / shows etc. affects benefits, but I could be wrong.

[Lister of Smeg]

he isn't on benefits

[Livia]

Originally Posted by WAY2GO2

I don't think that winnings from competitions / shows etc. affects benefits, but I could be wrong.

This subject has been done to death and you resurrected this thread after almost a week, to tell us this? Thanks for sharing.

[Mac Hiavellian]

Does anyone know if HMs still get paid for appearing on the show?

I know in BB1 they got paid a certain amount each week for the hours they'd miss from work, similar to how jury service works

[Shasown]

He would have been discharged medically from the Forces, due to his injuries, in those days they didnt keep people in to do admin jobs. Just mag to grid to stop other personnel from seeing what could happen to them.

He will be in receipt of a full medical pension, this is a lot more than a normal pension, it takes into account that he could have continued serving for a full career, it would be about the same rate as a serving soldier at the same rank and grade he was at the time of his discharge.

Why is the OP singling out Steve? Most of the other housemates were unemployed prio to entry into the house, so surely the question should be about all their benefits too.

But yes if he wins, the prize money would be classed as savings/earnings and it would be taken into account when assessing most state benefits like Child Tax credit, Working Tax, Income Support, Jobseekers etc.

[luvJJ]

Families with unemployed/unemployable parents an above-average number of children are given a huge amount of benefits. I very much doubt Steve and his family turn these down out of the goodness of their hearts.