22nd November 2006, 12:22 PM
In OZ there is such a thing a 'breach of verbal contract'. Overthere it means that they are liable as if it had been a a written contract. No idea as to if same applies under UK law. As there is more than one of you in this situation it would seem that there would be little problem in proving this. It just comes down to whether a verbal contract carries the same weight in this country. Contacting (pestering hard!) the job centre may provide info on where you stand legally.