Self employed and working tax credit??

I think in fact as he is over the age a woman would currently be able to claim her state pension (incrementally rising currently around 62) they would be eligible for pension credit instead of her having to go down the working tax credit route. The new Universal credit as someone has already said will change the rules but as things stand most people are not in full service delivery areas.

When they are transferred to Universal Credit (some areas already have) they will get nothing. It will be assumed that they are working full-time and receiving at least national minimum wage. Meanwhile, their savings will be assessed and it will be assumed that they are receiving a ridiculous amount of interest (can't remember offhand what it is). They will both have to be working to receive working tax credits.

There were changes last year Katey. Now the self employed will be assessed for tax credit on the previous years profits. They also have to work regular hours and I think this will have to meet with the minimum wage . They are below the tax threshold ,not sure about NIC

Yes, I think it's correct.

I have a friend who claims she's an "artist". She claims tax credits.

I think you're eligible to claim if your savings dip below a certain level.