Why would you only get an allowance if you're married? Sounds like sex discrimation as it is more likely to be married men, rather than married women, that would commute that distance to work, hence men are more likely to be eligible for the allowance. I would raise that point with your employer. As Didwot says, if payment of the expenses is a term of your contract of employment you may well have a claim for breach of contract. Alternatively, could you speak to your employer about increasing your salary to take account of this loss? As a general guide, each �1,000 of your annual salary equates to �60 net each month (obviously a bit less once you reach the higher rate tax band) so you need to seek a salary increase of about �3,500 p.a.