Bank account annoyance

I have nothing with my name and address on it, that I can use to open an account. Other than waiting who knows how long until I get a job, is there anything I can do? I was told I can get a letter from the college, which I did, and it wasn't enough.......

You will need a UK address to open an account, but I don't think necessarily a job. Are you going to be going to the college or working there? What are you doing for housing? Once you know your address, I'd think that might be sufficient to open an account.

You will need a UK address to open an account, but I don't think necessarily a job. Are you going to be going to the college or working there? What are you doing for housing? Once you know your address, I'd think that might be sufficient to open an account.

I'm not going back to college until next year because it's far too expensive this year. All of the bills are under his name.

How about a letter from some official department with the address on it? 

Maybe something from immigration or DVLA, for example.

All of the bills are under his name.

When I was first trying to get a bill in my own name - I found that the council tax was the easiest to add my name to. They will normally send you out a new booklet right away after adding you.  Might want to try that.

not all councils may do this, but mine (east northampton) does.  i went into the offices in person, asked to be put onto council tax, and left with a letter saying as such.  that did the trick for me.