Here is a reference from the UKBA website on ‘Public Funds’
If you as British citizen is entitled to claim it, there's nothing wrong in that, but basically any money you get as a couple - some benefits and tax credits are assessed per couple basis, not as individuals - will be disregarded in working out your maintenance requirement. As for child benefits, if it's for eligible children such as those with British nationality, you can claim it and doesn't affect your assessment.Thank you for your reply..so as I claim working/tax credits... will that affect our application, or do they disregard that income and base it on my work income?
Thank you again..