Universal Credit claimants must tell DWP about these changes
Changes to your earnings - only if you’re self-employedChanges to your immigration status, if you’re not a British citizenYou can also call the Universal Credit helpline, though that is likely to take longer, or report the change at the Jobcentre.
If you are unable to provide proof you must make the DWP aware, and then you will be advised on what you can do to provide evidence.Since October 2012, the DWP has had the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants who have received an overpayment due to not informing authorities of a change in circumstances.
Turn2Us, a national charity providing help for people who struggle financially, explained what could cause a £50 civil penalty.have happened after 1 October 2012, andThe overpayment of benefit also must have been caused by a person:that person not taking ‘reasonable steps’ to correct the error The charity also explained how you can challenge the £50 fine. They said: “If you agree that you have been overpaid but you don’t think you should have been given a civil penalty you can challenge the decision to give you a civil penalty.
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