6 h. ago Universal Credit warning as 622,000 have benefit payments cut or stopped by DWP

Universal Credit is now claimed by 8.3 million people in the UK but 622,000 people were sanctioned by the DWP between February 2024 and July 2025

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6 d. ago Universal Credit claimants warned of DWP fraud crackdown on three key loss areas

The DWP has confirmed a new campaign to tackle Universal Credit fraud will begin at the end of January, 2026. The crackdown will focus on living circumstances, self-employment, and savings

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1 week ago DWP can slash Universal Credit payments by up to 15% in 'exceptional circumstances'

The DWP has issued a warning to Universal Credit and Pension Credit claimants

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3 w. ago DWP warning as UK households face Universal Credit cut with little

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has warned Universal Credit claimants that failure to follow the rules could see them lose hundreds of pounds each month

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3 w. ago DWP warning over £4.35 rule that means Universal Credit payments can be cut

The Department for Work and Pensions can take money away from Universal Credit payments if you have money savings or investments above a certain amount

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4 w. ago DWP Universal Credit alert as claimants told 'remember' vital step

The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a warning to Universal Credit claimants, urging them to report any changes to their savings and income as soon as possible

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