Can a 16 years old teenager legally be independent and live alone by himself/herself in the UK?
Yes you can. My husband left home at 16, he had a job to go to, he had saved ALL of his pocket money, birthday money and xmas money since he was 13 secretly so he had enough money to get him over the first couple of months after moving out. As you can guess, he hated living at home (he was abused) so was desperate to move out. He lived in cheap crappy acomodation until he changed job and got somewhere a bit nicer. Its bloody hard, you need money for deposit when you rent, often a months rent up front, money to get through the month on, and a decent job that pays enough for you to pay rent, bills and food. Its not easy at 16, and will be tough but it is possible if you sort out finances correctly first. When I met him he was living on toast, baked beans and pot noodles pretty much, he couldnt afford proper food, he bought the cheap own brand bread, pasta, etc, couldnt afford heinz or any of the dearer branded stuff. Its possible, but I wouldnt want to try it at 16.
Yes you can but only with parents consent otherwise when you are 17 years old you can leave without your parents consent. List of the legal ages and what you can do. 5 YEARS You have to go to school or be receiving alterative education. You can see a U certificate film at a cinema. You can have an account in your name with a bank or building society. You can hold premium bonds in your name. 7 YEARS You can draw money out of a Post Office or savings account. 8 YEARS You can see a PG certificate film at a cinema 10 YEARS You can be convicted of a criminal offence. 12 YEARS You can buy a pet animal. You can see a 12 certificate film at a cinema 13 YEARS You can be employed for a certain number of hours a week. 14 YEARS You can go into a pub, but not drink or buy alcohol. Be responsible for wearing a seat belt. 15 YEARS Possess a shotgun certificate. You can see a 15 certificate or PG film. 16 YEARS You can buy premium bonds. You can sell scrap metal. You can buy cigarettes or tobacco. You
