UNIVERSAL Credit claimants must report certain changes to the DWP if they want to keep receiving their benefit. Those on Universal Credit get extra cash depending on earnings, family and where they…
It is a criminal offence not to update them because you could end up being paid more than you're owed.
They are formal interviews and will be recorded, and could be used as part of a criminal investigation against you.You may also be taken to court or asked to pay a penalty of between £350 and £5,000.Benefits that can be sanctioned include carer's allowance, housing benefit and jobseeker's allowance.
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